Republican candidates are gearing up for the fourth GOP presidential debate, with a shrinking field as the first nominating contest approaches.
After raucous debates in Wisconsin, California and Florida, the candidates are set to return to the debate stage for a two-hour event at 8 p.m.
To qualify for the fourth debate, a candidate must reach at least 6% support in two national polls or 6% in one national poll and one poll from an early state poll in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada or South Carolina, according to rules set by the Republican National Committee.
In addition to the polling and fundraising requirements, the candidates must also have taken a loyalty pledge in order to participate in the debate, which all candidates who appeared in the earlier debates completed.
With that pledge, which has been somewhat controversial among the candidates, GOP presidential hopefuls must sign a statement that they will support the eventual Republican nominee.
Persons:
Donald Trump –, Donald Trump, Julie Bennett, Ron DeSantis, Rebecca S, Gratz, Nikki Haley, Alex Brandon, Vivek Ramaswamy, Michael M, Chris Christie, Asa Hutchinson, Scott Olson, Ryan Binkley
Organizations:
Republican National Committee, Republican, Donald Trump Former, The Washington, Getty, United Nations, New Jersey, Asa Hutchinson Former Arkansas, Ryan Binkley Business
Locations:
Wisconsin , California, Florida, Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Iowa , New Hampshire , Nevada, South Carolina, Ron DeSantis Florida, Carolina, New