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NBC News To Host Third GOP Presidential Primary Debate In Miami
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NBC News will host the third Republican presidential primary debate on Nov. 8 in Miami, the Republican National Committee announced Monday.
Along with exclusive livestreaming partner Rumble, the RNC is also partnering with the Salem Radio Network and the Republican Jewish Coalition.
We are honored to partner with the RNC in the upcoming GOP Presidential debate, former Senator Norm Coleman, chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition, said in a statement. As the horrific events of the last week have unfolded in Israel, the issue of American foreign policy has taken on an even greater role. American strength and American resolve — and our candidates vision for Americas role in the world — are more important than ever.
Israel formally declared war on Oct. 8 after Hamas militants mounted a surprise incursion on Oct. 7, launching thousands of rockets into Israel to cover gunmen breaking through the Gaza border fence and violently taking control of multiple towns and villages. More than 1,400 Israelis have been killed, according to the latest update from the Israel Defense Forces. In the days since, thousands of Palestinians have been killed and injured in the siege and bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
The partners for our third debate will offer our candidates an excellent opportunity to meet the moment and contrast their plans and vision with the failures of the Biden White House, said RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
NBC News has a long history of fostering conversations with the leaders that seek to shape domestic politics and foreign policy. For us, there is no higher responsibility, said Rebecca Blumenstein, President of NBC News Editorial.
It’s not yet clear how many candidates will qualify for the third debate, after the criteria were again increased from previous debate thresholds by the RNC.
To qualify for the third debate, candidates need at least 70,000 unique donors, with at least 200 per state in 20 or more states, and had to reach at least 4% in two national polls approved by the RNC, or in one national poll plus one early-state poll from two separate carve-out states: Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, or South Carolina.
Qualifying candidates were also required to sign a pledge promising to support the eventual GOP nominee, and a pledge agreeing not to participate in any non-RNC sanctioned debate for the remainder of the election cycle.
Per reports, frontrunner former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley have met the qualification requirements so far. Trump did not attend the first two debates.
It’s unclear whether former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, or Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) will meet the requirements in time.
TMX contributed to this article.
