The Republican National Committee (RNC) has announced that it will not be participating in any of the planned presidential debates for this election cycle, citing concerns about “voter suppression” and a lack of “candidate-focused transparency.
In a statement released on Friday, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said that the committee had made the decision not to participate in any of the planned presidential debates after considering the potential risks associated with them.
We believe it is important for all voters to have access to accurate information about their candidates and the issues at hand,” McDaniel said. However, we do not believe that these debates are an effective way to achieve that goal.
Instead of participating in the traditional presidential debates, the RNC has announced plans to organize its own series of events featuring both President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden. These events will be focused on issues that are important to Republican voters, such as national security, economic growth, and protecting American values.
The decision not to participate in the presidential debates comes amid growing concerns about the integrity of the election process itself. The RNC has been vocal in its criticism of efforts by Democrats and left-wing activists to expand mail-in voting, which it claims is susceptible to fraud and manipulation.
We believe that every vote should be counted accurately and fairly,” McDaniel said. However, we also believe that there are significant risks associated with expanding mail-in voting beyond what is necessary for those who cannot vote in person.
Despite the RNC’s decision not to participate in any of the planned presidential debates this election cycle, it remains unclear if either Donald Trump or Joe Biden will agree to appear at them.