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WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Eight top Republican presidential contenders will take part on Wednesday in the first debate of the 2024 primary election cycle. All major Republican candidates will be present with one major exception: former President Donald Trump. They are also required to sign a pledge certifying that they will support the eventual Republican nominee. In some cases, during previous primary campaigns, poor performances have sunk candidacies, while strong performances have launched minor candidates into the top tier. Several more are likely, with an October debate likely to occur in Alabama, according to a person familiar with the operations of the Republican National Committee.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Doug Burgum, Kim Reynolds, Evelyn Hockstein, Martha MacCallum, Bret Baier, Trump, Gram Slattery, Susan Heavey, Ross Colvin, Alistair Bell, Bernadette Baum Organizations: Fox News, Democratic, WHO, Republican, Trump, Florida, New, North Dakota, Iowa, Fair, REUTERS, Republican National Committee, Thomson Locations: Milwaukee, Fox News . Wisconsin, U.S, Tim Scott , Arkansas, New Jersey, North, Iowa, Des Moines , Iowa, California, Alabama

☆ Trump holds big lead in new Iowa poll, but DeSantis and Scott see paths to victory
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Charlie Neibergall, Meg Kinnard | APFormer President Donald Trump holds a double-digit lead over his closest rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a major new poll of likely Republican caucusgoers in Iowa released Monday. Trump garnered the support of 42% of respondents, while DeSantis came in second with 19%. In an overture to Iowa voters, Trump also asserted without evidence that he "saved" ethanol and popular entitlement programs. While Trump and DeSantis share a similar overall approval in the state — 63% for Trump and 61% for DeSantis — the Florida governor's support appears to be much shakier than the former president's.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Charlie Neibergall, Meg Kinnard, caucusgoers, DeSantis, George W, Bush, Trump, Scott, Chris Christie, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ramaswamy, Haley —, J, Ann Selzer, GOP caucusgoers Organizations: Florida Gov, South, Trump, South Carolina Gov, New, New Jersey Gov, Des Moines Register, NBC, DeSantis, Iowa, GOP Locations: Florida, South Carolina, Iowa, DeSantis, New Jersey, China, U.S

[1/2] Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks next to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds during a "Fair-Side Chat" hosted by the governor at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., August 12, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Several top Republican presidential contenders on Wednesday will take part in the first debate of the 2024 primary election cycle. All major Republican candidates will be present with one major exception: former President Donald Trump. The candidates are also required to sign a pledge certifying that they will support the eventual Republican nominee. Several more are likely to take place, however, with an October debate likely to occur in Alabama, according to a person familiar with the operations of the Republican National Committee.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Kim Reynolds, Evelyn Hockstein, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Doug Burgum, Asa Hutchinson, Martha MacCallum, Bret Baier, Trump, Gram Slattery, Ross Colvin, Alistair Bell Organizations: Republican, Iowa, Fair, REUTERS, Rights, Fox News, Democratic, WHO, Trump, New, Republican National Committee, Thomson Locations: Iowa, Des Moines , Iowa, U.S, Milwaukee, Fox News . Wisconsin, Florida, New Jersey, North Dakota, Arkansas, California, Alabama

If Mr. DeSantis ends up doing so, Mr. Christie said he had one piece of advice: “Get the hell out of the race.”In an interview this month during his surprise visit to Ukraine, Mr. Christie said he was not particularly bothered by the prospect of a debate without Mr. Trump. One, he’s afraid to be on the same debate stage and defend his record. And two, you know, this is a guy who, by not showing up, just gives me more time. Either way, I win.”Mr. Christie and his advisers see the debate as a forum built to the former governor’s strengths. He has been heavily focused on the debate, bringing it up in casual conversations with both advisers and political acquaintances as he takes the temperature of the race.

Persons: DeSantis, Christie, “, Trump, ”, he’s, ” Mr Locations: Ukraine, New Jersey

☆ Gov. Chris Sununu: This Is How to Beat Trump - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( Christopher T. Sununu | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

To win, they must break free of Mr. Trump’s drama, step out of his shadow, go on offense, attack, and present their case. While the other Republican candidates are running to save America, Mr. Trump is running to save himself. Chris Christie, who has done great work exposing Mr. Trump’s weaknesses, must broaden his message and show voters that he is more than the anti-Trump candidate. If Mr. Trump is the Republican nominee for president in 2024, Republicans will lose up and down the ballot. And Mr. Trump, ever the narcissist, will spend the entire campaign whining about his legal troubles and bilking his supporters of their retirement savings to pay for his lawyers.

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Former President Donald J. Trump won’t be there. But eight other Republicans hoping to catch him are now set for the first debate of the 2024 presidential primary on Wednesday in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee announced on Monday night. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who has been Mr. Trump’s leading rival in most polling, and Mr. Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence. Chris Christie of New Jersey, a Trump ally turned antagonist, has secured a spot, as has another vocal Trump opponent, former Gov. Two prominent South Carolina Republicans have also earned places onstage, Senator Tim Scott and Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Ron DeSantis, Trump’s, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Asa Hutchinson of, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Doug Burgum, Biden Organizations: Republican National, South Carolina Republicans, United Nations Locations: Milwaukee, Florida, New Jersey, Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas, North Dakota

☆ Trump is skipping the first GOP presidential debate. Here's a look who's participating and what we know about their planned attack strategies for the high-stakes event.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-21 | by ( John L. Dorman | Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The first Republican presidential debate is scheduled for August 23, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Without Trump at the debate, seven other candidates are set to make their cases for the White House. Here's a look at how the debate is coming together, as the GOP candidates had to meet a set of criteria to even appear onstage. Christie, once a close ally of Trump, has consistently been the fiercest critic of the former president in the GOP race. Suarez, should he make it onstage, will likely just focus on boosting his profile to GOP voters beyond South Florida.

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☆ Trump confirms he will not participate in first GOP primary debate
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Washington CNN —Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the first Republican primary debate this week. A Trump adviser told CNN that the former president could still decide to participate in a later primary debate, despite his post. Wednesday’s primary debate is the first of the 2024 cycle. “I’m still holding out hope that President Trump will come. Fox News president Jay Wallace and the network’s chief executive, Suzanne Scott, had also encouraged Trump to participate in the debate.

Persons: Donald Trump, “, ” Trump, Trump, Fred Ryan, Ryan, Trump’s, Tucker Carlson, Ronna McDaniel, “ I’m, ” McDaniel, McDaniel, David Bossie, noncommittal, Jay Wallace, Suzanne Scott, Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Doug Burgum, Tim Scott, Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie Organizations: Washington CNN, CNN, Reagan Library, Washington Post, Fox News, Republican, Trump, Florida Gov, South Carolina Gov, North Dakota Gov, Arkansas Gov, New, New Jersey Gov Locations: Bedminster , New Jersey, Florida, South, New Jersey

☆ How Many Republicans Have Qualified for the Debate? It’s Still Unclear.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Maggie Astor | More About Maggie Astor | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas said on Sunday that he had met the qualification criteria for the first Republican presidential debate this week, which would make him the eighth candidate to qualify. They must also sign a pledge to support the Republican nominee, whoever it is. Nikki Haley of South Carolina, former Vice President Mike Pence, the entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina. Mr. Hutchinson can probably be safely added to the qualified category soon. The Republican National Committee will need to verify his donor numbers, but he has some wiggle room there — he told CNN on Sunday that he had submitted proof of 42,000 contributors.

Persons: Asa Hutchinson, —, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott of, Donald J, Trump, Tucker Carlson, Hutchinson Organizations: Gov, Republican, Fox News, Republican National, CNN, New York Times Locations: Arkansas, Milwaukee, Iowa , New Hampshire , Nevada, South Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Florida, Tim Scott of South Carolina

☆ DeSantis campaign lays out debate strategy to donors and supporters
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Kit Maher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Ron DeSantis is prepared to be “the center of attacks” next week at the GOP’s first debate in the 2024 presidential race, according to a campaign memo obtained by CNN that lays out how DeSantis is preparing for the debate stage. The memo, sent by new campaign manager James Uthmeier to donors and supporters, argues the Republican primary is a “two-man race” between DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, who is not expected to participate in the debate. The campaign is “fully prepared” to be “on the receiving end of false, desperate charges from other candidates and the legacy media,” the memo states. On Sunday, Ken Cuccinelli, the founder of the Never Back Down super PAC, said it was a mistake to post the memo. DeSantis told CNN Saturday that “you got to be ready for everything” on the debate stage.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, ”, James Uthmeier, Donald Trump, Uthmeier, ’ “, Axios, DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie, Joe Biden, Ken Cuccinelli, Cuccinelli, Trump, we’re, – Organizations: Washington CNN, Florida Gov, CNN, Republican, The New York Times, Trump, New, New Jersey Gov, Union, Fox News, Republican White House, – Locations: DeSantis, Milwaukee, New Jersey, CNN’s State, New Hampshire, Iraq, Florida

The source said Carlson is "always in discussions" with all the candidates, and nothing is firmly set with Trump and Carlson. The New York Times first reported on Trump's plans to skip the debate for an interview with Carlson. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Thursday that she believed Trump will sign the pledge if he decides to debate. In a post to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Thursday Trump touted his poll numbers as a reason not to participate in the GOP debate. Chris Christie, a GOP presidential candidate who has qualified for the debate, said, "not going?

Persons: Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, Carlson, Trump, Ronna McDaniel, He's, McDaniel, NewsNation's Blake Burman, Mike Pence's, Jack Smith's, Pence, Chris Christie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds Organizations: Alabama GOP, GOP, Fox News, Trump, NBC, New York Times, eventual GOP, Republican, South, RNC, Thursday Trump, BEST, MAKE, Former New Jersey Gov, The New York Times, — Locations: Montgomery , Ala, Europe, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Florida, Milwaukee

☆ Opinion | What Trump’s Debate Stunt Says to Republican Voters
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Michelle Cottle | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Mr. Trump may well be correct to assume he has more to lose than gain from these matchups. They are meant to provide voters with a meaty opportunity to judge their options side-by-side, to listen to them field tough questions, to compare their policies and priorities and visions of leadership. It is all the truer for Mr. Trump, who is dominating the Republican herd. Even with Mr. Trump missing, there will be much awkward talk of him. I’m sorry, but we already watched Mr. Carlson give Mr. Trump a thorough bootlicking back in April, not long before Fox News gave Mr. Carlson the boot, in fact, and it was sad.

Persons: Trump, MAGA, Fox, Chris Christie, Christie, coy, Tucker Carlson, Carlson, Don Jr Organizations: Mr, Republican, The Times, Fox News

☆ Trump is skipping the first GOP presidential debate for a Tucker Carlson interview: NYT
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Former President Donald Trump won't be attending the first presidential debate on August 23. Instead, according to the New York Times, he'll be interviewed online by Tucker Carlson. In March, filings in a defamation lawsuit revealed that Carlson privately trashed Trump: "I hate him personally." The Times reports that Trump will be interviewed by Carlson in "an online interview" at a time to be determined. A defamation suit between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News revealed that Carlson privately trashed Trump in text messages.

Persons: Donald Trump, he'll, Tucker Carlson, Carlson, Trump, he'd, he's, who's, Chris Christie Organizations: New York Times, Trump, Service, Fox News, Truth, Times, GOP, Florida Gov, PAC, New, New Jersey Gov, Dominion Voting Systems Locations: Wall, Silicon, New Jersey

[1/2] Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks next to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds during a "Fair-Side Chat" hosted by the governor at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., August 12, 2023. The DeSantis campaign, Never Back Down and Axiom did not immediately respond to requests for comment. DeSantis' campaign, which is in charge of the Florida governor's debate preparations, is under no obligation to accept Never Back Down's advice, and it is unclear if they will. Trump, who is by far the frontrunner, has said he is unlikely to take part in the debate, which will take place in Milwaukee. That leaves DeSantis as the top target on the stage, even as his hold on second place is shrinking.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Kim Reynolds, Evelyn Hockstein, Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, Joe Biden, Ramaswamy, lobbed, Chris Christie, Trump, Christie, DeSantis, Gram Slattery, James Oliphant, Ross Colvin Organizations: Republican, Iowa, Fair, REUTERS, Rights, The New York Times, Trump, New, DeSantis, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Iowa, Des Moines , Iowa, U.S, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Florida, Milwaukee

☆ DeSantis advisors are urging him to 'show emotion' when talking about his family at the first GOP debate, leaked memo reveals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A memo from a consulting firm unofficially tied to Ron DeSantis' campaign leaked on Thursday. The DeSantis campaign did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. The suggestion that DeSantis show "emotion" comes after months of scrutiny on DeSantis' relatively awkward manner on the campaign trail. The memo was originally drafted by the political consulting firm Axiom Strategies, which works for the Never Back Down super PAC associated with DeSantis' campaign. Since the Times reported on the memo, it's been removed from Axiom's site, but is still available via the Times' website.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Roger Ailes, Vivek Ramaswamy, Donald Trump, Chris Christie —, Casey, DeSantis, it's Organizations: Service, Florida Governor, New York Times, Fox, Republican, Washington Post, Times Locations: Wall, Silicon, Florida

☆ DeSantis debate strategy memo urges him to defend Trump whenever Chris Christie attacks the former president
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The first GOP presidential debate is scheduled for August 23. A strategy memo suggests DeSantis should defend Trump following any attacks from Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign urges him to defend former President Donald Trump from any personal attacks by fellow candidate Chris Christie. Among the documents included on the site was a debate memo giving DeSantis and his campaign general advice about how to approach the first Republican presidential debate. "Trump isn't here so let's just leave him alone," the memo suggests DeSantis could say in response.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, DeSantis, Joe Biden, Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump, he'd, Christie, who's Organizations: PAC, Trump, Gov, Service, Florida Gov, New York Times, MSNBC, GOP, FiveThirtyEight Locations: Wall, Silicon, Christie, New Jersey, New Hampshire

☆ Ron DeSantis refuses to say what he'd do if one of his kids is gay or trans: 'We'll leave that between my wife and I'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Taylor Berman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Ron DeSantis refused to say how he would respond if one of his children is gay. DeSantis has fought to pass restrictions in Florida on how gender identity and other topics can be taught. But when asked by Time Magazine how he would respond if one of his three kids turned out to be gay or trans, he didn't have much to say. DeSantis' presidential campaign has been struggling, to put it mildly. As of today, according to FiveThirtyEight, DeSantis trails Trump by nearly 40 percentage points in major national polls.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Molly Ball, he's, Time's Molly Ball, He's, Donald Trump, Chris Christie Organizations: Service, Disney, Time Magazine Locations: Florida, Wall, Silicon, New Hampshire, FiveThirtyEight, Trump

☆ DeSantis' campaign is falling apart so quickly that a new poll has him behind Chris Christie in New Hampshire
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign sat in second in GOP primary polls behind former President Donald Trump. A new Emerson College poll shows Christie in second place, ahead of DeSantis. Former President Donald Trump was far and away the most desired GOP candidate to the polled likely New Hampshire Republican primary voters, as 49% of them said they plan to support him. In March, the Emerson College survey found that 17% of likely New Hampshire Republican primary voters said they would support DeSantis for the GOP nomination. Trump has repeatedly hinted that he may skip out on the event, leaving ample opportunity for DeSantis to sway any unsure voters.

Persons: Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, DeSantis, Chris Christie, Christie, they'd, Trump's, he's, Trump Organizations: Florida Gov, GOP, New, New Jersey Gov, Emerson College, Service, New Hampshire Republican, Republican, National Research, Manhattan Institute, Trump Locations: Florida, New Jersey, Wall, Silicon, New Hampshire

☆ Chris Christie knocks Tucker Carlson when asked if he would go on his Twitter show: 'I go to places that have real ratings and real listeners'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Chris Christie knocked Tucker Carlson when asked if he would appear on his new show. Christie said he prefers programs "that have real ratings and real listeners." Chris Christie said on Thursday that he's unlikely to appear on Tucker Carlson's new Twitter show anytime soon. "And so I go to places that have real ratings and real listeners like yours here. Hewitt said Levin is a respected voice among the conservative voters Christie would need to win the GOP presidential nomination.

Persons: Chris Christie, Tucker Carlson, Christie, Carlson, Tucker, I'm, Hugh Hewitt, Hewitt, Mark Levin's, Hugh, you'd, Mark Levin, Levin, there's, I've, Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman Organizations: Elon, Twitter, Service, Former New Jersey Gov, Fox News, Save, Obama White, New, MSNBC, CNN, Republican Locations: Wall, Silicon, New Jersey, America

☆ Why a stalled Ukrainian offensive could represent a huge political problem for Zelensky in the US
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

And even if Trump is not the GOP nominee in 2024, ebbing public support for the war could hurt Biden. Therefore, for political, as well as strategic reasons, there is huge pressure on Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive this summer to produce significant battlefield breakthroughs. Any suggestion that Ukraine’s offensive has been bogged down will deepen that skepticism over a prolonged US commitment. Soon after the Russian invasion in February 2022, 62% said the US should do more to support Ukraine. The political dynamics in the House represent a rather precarious foundation for Ukraine’s vital US support, underscoring why a stalled offensive could represent a political disaster for Zelensky in the United States as well as a strategic loss for Ukraine at home.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky’s, Vladimir Putin, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Putin, Trump, Biden, CNN’s Jim Sciutto, bleakly, Ukraine’s, Zelensky, ” Zelensky, ” It’s, Mark Hertling, ” Hertling, darkens, George H.W, George H.W . Bush, Kevin McCarthy, John Kirby, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, He’s, Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Mike Pence –, there’s Organizations: CNN, GOP, Senior, Ukraine, Army, Republican, Democratic, Trump Republicans, National Security, New, New Jersey Gov, South Carolina Gov Locations: US, Ukraine, Moscow, United States, NATO, Russia, Kyiv, Washington, Boston, Saudi Arabia, Crimea, George H.W ., Iowa, New Hampshire, New Jersey

☆ Trump says Chris Christie 'is eating right now' and tells audience not to call the former governor a 'fat pig'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Trump then told the audience not to call Christie a "fat pig." "Christie, he's eating right now, he can't be bothered," Trump remarked during a lengthy commentary about the state of polling in the 2024 presidential campaign so far. He then admonished members of the audience not to call Christie a "fat pig" — though it was unclear if anyone had. "Sir, please do not call him a fat pig," said Trump, pointing towards the audience in Windham. A spokesperson for Christie's presidential campaign did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

Persons: Donald Trump, Chris Christie's, Trump, Christie, he's, we're Organizations: NJ, Service, New, New Jersey Gov, GOP, Trump Locations: New Hampshire, Wall, Silicon, New Jersey, Windham

☆ Mike Pence qualifies for first GOP presidential debate, joining Trump, DeSantis, Haley and others
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Former Vice President Mike Pence has qualified for the first Republican presidential primary debate set for later this month, his White House campaign said Tuesday. Pence joins at least half a dozen other candidates who have already clinched spots on the debate stage, including Florida Gov. "Hopefully, former President Trump has the courage to show up," O'Malley said. For lower-polling candidates — a bucket that could include everyone except for Trump and DeSantis — a breakout debate performance could be critical. Asa Hutchinson said last week that his campaign is "close to halfway" toward the donor threshold.

Persons: Mike Pence, Calvin Coolidge Foundation’s, Pence, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Chris Christie, Haley, Scott, Devin O'Malley, Trump, O'Malley, Christie, Doug Burgum, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's, Lionel Messi, Asa Hutchinson Organizations: Library, Congress, Washington , DC, Republican, Republican National, Florida Gov, United Nations, New, New Jersey Gov, Trump, North Dakota Gov, Miami Mayor, Former Arkansas Gov Locations: Washington ,, Milwaukee, South Carolina, New Jersey

☆ Former US Vice President Pence has qualified for Republican debate -team
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Former U.S. Vice President and Republican presidential candidate Mike Pence speaks at the Republican Party of Iowa's Lincoln Day Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., July 28, 2023. REUTERS/Scott Morgan/File PhotoAug 8 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has qualified for the first Republican debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, his campaign team said on Tuesday. The Pence campaign said it told Fox News - which is hosting the debate - on Monday that it had met the target. "Mike Pence made quick and easy work of the donor threshold and he's looking forward to a substantive debate," spokesman Devin O'Malley said in a statement. "Hopefully, former President Trump has the courage to show up."

Persons: Mike Pence, Scott Morgan, Pence, Donald Trump, Devin O'Malley, Trump, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy, David Ljunggren, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: U.S, Republican, Republican Party of Iowa's, REUTERS, Former U.S, Fox News, Trump, United, New, Thomson Locations: Des Moines , Iowa, U.S, Former, Milwaukee, Pence, Florida, North Dakota, New Jersey

☆ Chris Christie says Trump's classified documents case is like 'Abbott and Costello meets the Corleones,' and shows the former president's 'abject stupidity'
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( Madison Hall | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chris Christie said Trump "certainly committed crimes" related to his classified documents indictment. Christie has already qualified for the first GOP presidential debate later in August. In June, a federal grand jury indicted Trump, accusing him of mishandling classified documents after he left the White House. The superseding indictment alleged that De Oliveira, Nauta, and Trump conspired to delete surveillance footage at the resort and obstruct the federal investigation. "And now the superseding indictment where he was ordering folks allegedly to delete the surveillance cameras, you know, it reminded me of like what maybe 'Abbott and Costello' meets the 'Corleones' would've looked like."

Persons: Chris Christie, Trump, Abbott, Costello, Christie, Donald Trump, Waltine, Carlos De Oliveira, De Oliveira, He's, FiveThirtyEight, Ron DeSantis, he's Organizations: Service, New, New Jersey Gov, Trump, White, Florida Gov Locations: Wall, Silicon, New Jersey, Lago, Nauta, Whe, Florida

Republican presidential hopefuls have just two weeks left to qualify for the first presidential primary debate, which is set for Aug. 23. Candidates must hit the minimum threshold of 40,000 unique donors and the polling thresholds 48 hours prior to that debate, and also commit to supporting the eventual GOP nominee. So far, seven candidates have appeared to qualify for the debate in Milwaukee: former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, North Dakota Gov. Ambassador Nikki Haley as she struggles to break through the GOP presidential primary field.

Persons: Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Mike Pence, Asa Hutchinson, they’re, Perry Johnson, he’s, … Trump, Gavin Newsom’s, ’, Matt Dixon, Robert Bigelow, ”, Harris, Kamala Harris, Pence, Sarah Dean, Mike Pence’s, Alex Tabet, Katherine Koretski, Will, won’t, Dean Phillips, Biden, Phillips, “, Henry J, Gomez Organizations: GOP, Florida Gov, United Nations, Tim Scott , North Dakota Gov, New, New Jersey Gov, Trump, Arkansas Gov, Republican National Committee, California Democratic, Fox, NBC, Florida Keys, Reuters, “, New York Times, DeSantis, Minnesota Democratic, CBS, Buckeye, Senate Locations: Milwaukee, Florida, South Carolina, Tim Scott , North, New Jersey, California, Iowa, Ohio

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