The RNC is happy to elevate hostile media outlets, but not a well-respected faith forum. This sends the wrong message to conservatives.
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Five Republican presidential candidates were invited to take part in a “Thanksgiving Family Forum” hosted by The Family Leader, set to take place on Friday in Iowa, according to
CNN. Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of The Family Leader, is an important Christian figure in conservative politics.
The RNC sent the candidates a letter warning them not to participate.
“It has come to the attention of the RNC Counsel’s Office that several Republican presidential candidates have been invited to participate in an open-press event in Iowa in November at which they would ‘gather around the table to have a moderated, friendly, and open discussion about the issues,'” the Oct. 28 letter obtained by
Real Clear Politics said.
“In other words, a debate.”
In order to qualify for the RNC debates, the candidates had to sign a pledge vowing not to participate in any others.
“Accordingly, please be advised that any Republican presidential candidate who participates in this or other similar events will be deemed to have violated this pledge and will be disqualified from taking part in any future RNC-sanctioned presidential primary debates,” the letter warned.
