The Republican National Committee (RNC) is laying down the law…
The RNC reportedly issued an ultimatum to Vivek Ramaswamy and Christ Christie demanding they do not participate in a separate joint appearance with Fox News or they will forfeit their podiums in the next debate.
The RNC's warnings came after Christie and Ramaswamy each posted about their dual appearance on host Bret Baier's Fox News 6 p.m. program Tuesday evening, describing it as an opportunity to have the type of substantive exchange that the committee-sanctioned debates have lacked.
“The GOP needs more actual argument on substance, not fake one-liners. I agreed to spar with @ChrisChristie tomorrow for a full hour on Fox at 6pm with @BretBaier,” posted Ramaswamy on X.
The warning, provided to POLITICO by a person familiar with the conversations, had an immediate effect. The candidates and network have decided to switch the format. Instead of appearing side-by-side, they will now sit for two separate, back-to-back segments. Another source separately confirmed that the RNC approved of the new format.
“It is very disappointing that we were threatened with exclusion from the Miami debate and future debates for trying to have a more complete dialogue with each other and the voters. Every campaign was offered that opportunity by Fox News and they have now been effectively banned by the RNC,” Christie posted on X after the publication of the POLITICO story.
Meanwhile, Trump has demanded the RNC cancel the third debate entirely, arguing the debates “aren't accomplishing anything.”
Trump campaign senior advisers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles said in a statement, “Anything less, along with other reasons not to cancel, are an admission to the grassroots that their concerns about voter integrity are not taken seriously and national Republicans are more concerned about helping Joe Biden than ensuring a safe and secure election,” the statement said.
LaCivita told reporters after the second debate that Trump had no plans to participate in the third GOP primary debate.
“These debates don't matter, they're not accomplishing anything,” said an adviser to Trump. “RNC is spending a lot of time, effort and money putting together these big shows. It's like putting together a big wedding and the bride never shows up.”
A person familiar with the RNC debates said that regardless of what Trump decides to do, the third debate will still go on.
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“eff” the rnc……
Saw Christie twice on Bolling NewsMax show
Look, I shed no tears for the pompous bloviating RINO Christie, but the RNC is playing way too many games even while they try to undercut Trump. The RNC is solidly a creature of the swamp and the status quo, and lately not of much use for advancing a pro-American and anti-stupidity agenda.
EFF the r n c!
Chris Christie: “Our Party needs more debates and in-depth discussions not less.”
That’s right, Chris. You betcha! That’s just what we need – more of the same old, same old. All talk, and no action – the creed of the Republican party! You, and about 80% of the rest of your ilk (and 100% of Democrats) need to be permanently voted OUT of office and replaced with folks that will actually do their jobs.
That’s why we still have Bitem and Cackles in office – don’t have enough decent warriors that will stop these fraudulent jokers and remove them to prevent any further destruction of our country.
When can we get people in congress that don’t behave like babies? Actually, I believe little children can resolve differences better than many of the so-called adults running our country.