RNC, Trump campaign push back on changing debate rules
By Morgan Chalfant - 10/01/20 10:33 AM EDT
The Republican National Committee and Trump campaign are signaling they will oppose changes to the presidential debate structure after the nonpartisan commission that manages the events said it is exploring potential adjustments following the chaotic contest in Cleveland.
Appearing on Fox News, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel said that the commission should not make any adjustments without the support of both campaigns and that the rules should not be changed “in the middle of the campaign,†after both sides agreed to specific parameters.
McDaniel also suggested that the Commission on Presidential Debates was pursuing changes in order to assist Democratic nominee Joe Biden, arguing that the former vice president “got away†without answering tough questions at the first debate.
“I hope the Committee on Presidential Debates does not change the rules to once again protect Joe Biden from answering to the American people,†McDaniel said.
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