Arr, the Iowa GOP debate be in doubt, mateys! Nikki Haley be keepin' her lips sealed, Christie and Ramaswamy be unlikely to make the cut. Yo ho ho!
2023-12-12
Arrr, the GOP debate in Iowa be in a tangle! Me hearties be unsure if Nikki Haley be showin' her face, and it be lookin' like Chris Christie and Vivek Ramaswamy won't be makin' the cut. Shiver me timbers, what a mess!
Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is yet to commit to appearing at the final GOP presidential primary debate in Iowa, causing uncertainty about whether it will take place. While Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has confirmed his participation, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have slim chances of qualifying. Haley's reluctance to commit follows her being targeted during the previous debate. Despite this, Haley is still urging former President Donald Trump to participate in the January debate, emphasizing the importance of engaging with Iowa voters. CNN, the host of the debate, requires candidates to show three national or Iowa polls with a candidate at 10% or higher, one of which must be an Iowa poll. Christie is unlikely to meet this requirement, and Ramaswamy has only reached 5% support in an Iowa poll. DeSantis's campaign criticized Haley for being non-committal, suggesting her previous loss as a reason for her hesitation. Haley's spokesperson stated that she will be "debating in Iowa," but did not provide specific commitments. The campaign looks forward to showcasing Haley's strengths and believes that the debate should include Donald Trump.
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