On Wednesday, December 6th, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Halley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie are debating at the Moody Music Hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
The fourth Republican presidential debate will feature only four candidates, making it the smallest field yet. For a presidential candidate to qualify, they needed at least 6% support in two national polls or 6% in one national poll and two polls from four early-voting states. Additionally, they required at least 80,000 unique donors, with a minimum of 200 donors from 20 states or territories. Candidates also had to pledge support to the party’s eventual nominee. That’s… interesting.
WHERE THEY STAND
Ron DeSantis, initially considered a top rival for Donald Trump, faces challenges and staff changes in his campaign. Nikki Haley benefits from increased attention and a focus on foreign policy. Vivek Ramaswamy, a political newcomer, has faced criticism for his lack of experience. Chris Christie, a vocal critic of Trump, positions himself as the only Republican willing to directly challenge Trump (at making lame jokes, that is).
TWO FEWER THAN THE LAST DEBATE
Two candidates, Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, have dropped out of the race since the third debate, citing various reasons, including voter feedback and dissatisfaction with the debate requirements set by the Republican National Committee. If you want to read concise summaries of the other three debate, click here (first), here (second), and here (third).
