Category: 2024 Debate

Doug Burgum Surpasses Donor Threshold for Third GOP Debate

Burgum Surpasses Donor Threshold for Third GOP Debate - Becomes 5th Candidate to Meet Requirement - Doug Burgum for America announced today that it has exceeded the donor requirements set forth by the Republican National Committee to qualify for the third debate. Burgum has received contributions from over 70,000 individual donors, including more than 200 from 20 different states. Burgum is just the 5th candidate to meet the RNC’s requirements. “Doug Burgum was one of the last candidates to get in the race and is now among the first to reach the donor threshold,” said campaign spokesman Lance Trover. “While…

RNC to Partner with NBC News, Salem Radio Network, Republican Jewish Coalition, and Rumble for Third Republican Presidential Primary Debate in Miami

RNC to Partner with NBC News, Salem Radio Network, Republican Jewish Coalition, and Rumble for Third Republican Presidential Primary Debate in Miami WASHINGTON – Today, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced that it has selected NBC News, Salem Radio Network, the Republican Jewish Coalition, and Rumble as partners for the third Republican presidential primary debate, which will take place at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County on November 8, 2023. As with the first and second debates, Rumble will be the exclusive RNC livestream provider and the RNC's exclusive online home for the third debate.“I…

Release: President Donald J. Trump Crowned Winner of 2nd GOP Debate From 2,300 Miles Away

President Donald J. Trump Crowned Winner of 2nd GOP Debate From 2,300 Miles Away USA TODAY: "Donald Trump won."WASHINGTON POST: A pointless Republican debate underscores Trump’s dominanceDAILY MAIL: Donald Trump Declared WINNER of Second Republican Debate in Daily Mail Poll - Even Though He Stayed AwayTHE GUARDIAN: Crosstalk and weak zingers hand win to absent Trump at Republican debateNEWSMAX: Larry Elder: Trump Won This Debate AgainBIZPAC REVIEW: GOP Debate Winner Was Not Even on Stage, But Here’s Who Came in SECONDTIPP INSIGHTS: Absent Trump Emerges Victorious In Second GOP DebateFrom The Guardian: But the race before the candidates in the…

Release: The Clear Debate Winner: Ron DeSantis

The Clear Debate Winner: Ron DeSantis Dr. Cody Hoefert, former Iowa GOP Chair: "My honest take on the debate. @RonDeSantis looked presidential & kept pushing the moderators & discussions to kitchen table issues that affect everyday Americans. I think people are looking for leadership not showmanship. No name calling petty back and forths."Bob Vander Plaats, President of the Iowa Family Leader: “@RonDeSantis clear winner. Showcased results. Best #life answer. Best moment: leading the stage in responding to the most childish question of the night.”Phil Boas, Arizona Republic: “Today’s obvious truth is this: The night belonged to Ron DeSantis. … his…

Release: Christie’s Debate Performance Widely Praised

Christie’s Debate Performance Widely Praised ‘A fantastic debater’... ‘Addressed Trump directly’...' ‘Trump’s most outspoken critic, took him to task again’...’ Christie appeared comfortable on the stage’...A Quick Second-Debate Scorecard“Christie remains a fantastic debater, and as usual he had some sparkling and funny moments, including telling Ramaswamy to put his hand down. He hit Trump harder than anyone else did, including a fine riff during which he looked into the camera and told Trump he knew Trump was watching. He did a compelling job of explaining the inextricable nature of the alliance between China, Russia, and Iran.” Christie Addressed Trump Directly“Former…

Release: What They Are Saying: “Ron DeSantis WINS Second Debate”

What They Are Saying: "Ron DeSantis WINS Second Debate"“Looked presidential.” “A person who can handle the job.” “Very clear winner.” “Got a walk off home run at the end.” “Two-man race.” New York Times: "Gov. Ron DeSantis acted like the former president’s leading challenger at the second Republican presidential debate. Standing center stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday night, he deployed a newly assertive tone against the absent Mr. Trump, using criticisms he has been honing in recent weeks at the urging of his allies. He drew attacks from rivals who did show up, but none seemed…

Release: What they are saying… “Scott seizes the spotlight”

What they are saying... "Scott seizes the spotlight" "A great moment for Tim Scott. Republicans gave it an A+... If you want to see Americans at their best, listen to this kind of a message." - Lee Carter, Fox News"A more assertive Scott seizes the spotlight...Scott, who receded into the background during much of the first debate, came out swinging Wednesday evening. He repeatedly sparred with Ramaswamy, citing the tech entrepreneur’s statement in the last debate that his rivals were “bought and paid for.” - Washington Post "They love Tim Scott’s story and passion for America" - Lawrence Jones, Fox News“Who had…

Release: Media Debate Reaction: Burgum Fights His Way In

Media Debate Reaction: Burgum Fights His Way InMedia Highlights and Reaction to the Second GOP Debate. InForum: McFeeley: Burgum Gets His Moment Burgum had reason to be upset when other candidates were given questions about technology and oil — two areas in which the billionaire former software executive and current governor of an oil-rich state is a bonafide expert — and the moderators ignored him in favor of Ramaswamy, Haley and Scott. Burgum had the closest thing he's had to a memorable moment late in the evening when he forced his way into the conversation and claimed he's the only…

Release: The Morning After: Haley Wins the Second Debate

The Morning After: Haley Wins the Second Debate CHARLESTON, S.C. – The morning after the second GOP presidential debate, the praise for Nikki Haley’s performance continues to pile up. From conservative leaders to political pundits to early state activists, people are impressed with Haley’s toughness, her command of the issues, and her conservative policy solutions. Even Donald Trump indicated that he sees Haley as his number one rival. WINNING Washington Post: Nikki Haley skewers opponents in second GOP primary debate Allan Smith, NBC News: Looks like Team Trump thinks there's a new person in second place Axios: Haley, who saw…

Release: 2nd GOP Debate Winner: Tim Scott

2nd GOP Debate Winner: Tim Scott"WINNERS:Tim Scott: The South Carolina senator was much more forceful than in the first debate, delivering a body-blow attack line against rival Vivek Ramaswamy by accusing the entrepreneur of being “in business with the Chinese Communist Party.” He also got in one of the first applause lines of the night when asked about President Biden joining striking autoworkers on the picket line this week." "WINNERS: Scott later singled out Ramaswamy for saying during the first debate he was "the only person on the stage who isn’t bought and paid for," alleging he was "in business"…