RNC might skip network TV presidential debates in 2024 without overhauls, David Bossie says
The parties usually partner with a major network for the primary debates
By Brie Stimson | Fox News
The Republican National Committee may avoid major television networks if presidential debates aren’t reformed substantially by 2024, David Bossie, president of Citizens United, said Friday, according to a report.
Republicans have repeatedly claimed that the debate process and some debate moderators are biased against conservatives.
"We don't need to count on just the networks," Bossie told Hugh Hewitt on his radio show, Politico reported. "There are so many opportunities out there, so many platforms out there that we can go to and partner with to get the message out."
Bossie accused some debate moderators of using the opportunity to try to make a name for themselves rather than highlight the candidates.
"They’re asking questions really not to impact primary Republican voters, but to have 'gotcha' questions and answers for the general election debate, because they all want to see their question and answer played during the general election," he said speaking specifically of the primary debates, which the major parties generally conduct in partnership with a major network. Fox News and Fox Business have both hosted debates.
He added, "We have to not allow bad actors to infiltrate our debate process."
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