RNC to Bar Candidates from Presidential Debates
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On Thursday, the Republican National Committee (RNC) issued a letter discouraging any of its presidential candidates from taking part in the events staged by the Commission on Presidential Debates. While left-leaning articles highlight that Frank J. Fahrenkopf, co-chairman of the debates commission, called the meetings with the RNC “cordial,” right-leaning articles highlight that RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel’s announcement comes after a series of conversations between the RNC and the commission.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Frank J. Fahrenkopf, co-chairman of the debates commission, called the meetings with the RNC “cordial” but said the committee “wanted to control things we aren’t prepared to let them control.” The Democratic National Committee had not made any similar demands.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that White House press secretary Jen Psaki suggested the RNC was afraid of participating in presidential debates. The RNC’s letter was a nod to growing complaints from former President Trump and his allies
A right-leaning article by New York Post highlights that RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel’s announcement comes after a series of conversations between the RNC and the commission. Candidates have participated in CPD debates for more than 30 years.
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RNC to bar candidates from ‘official’ presidential debates over bias claims
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