Tag: Ronna McDaniel

RNC Votes to Withdraw From Commission on Presidential Debates

The Republican National Committee (RNC) voted unanimously Thursday to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), which governs the general election debates. In a statement, RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the commission is “biased and has refused to enact simple and commonsense reforms to help ensure fair debates including hosting debates before voting begins…


‘The State of Our Union Is Not Strong’: RNC Chair Expecting Partisan Message in First Biden SOTU

Republicans say they’re expecting a partisan message from President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on March 1. They’re also predicting to decisively take back Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. On a call with reporters the day before Biden is set to address Congress and the nation, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel…


Republicans Threaten to Bar Presidential Nominees From Participating in Some Debates

Republicans on Thursday escalated a feud with the Committee on Presidential Debates (CPD), threatening to bar its future presidential nominees from participating in debates organized by the panel. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, in a letter made public by the committee, told CPD leaders that because the panel is refusing to make changes to the…


GOP Threatens to Bar Its Presidential Nominees From Participating in Some Debates

The Republican National Committee on Jan. 13 escalated a feud with the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD), threatening to bar the party’s future presidential nominees from participating in debates organized by the panel. RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, in a letter made public by the committee, told CPD leaders that because the panel is refusing to make changes to…


Biden Calls for End to Filibuster if Needed to Pass Changes to Voting Rules

President Joe Biden gave a speech in Georgia Tuesday to push for legislation to change the rules for voting in American elections, and to advocate for the end of the filibuster if it’s needed to pass the voting bills. “The threat to our democracy is so grave that we must find a way to pass…


Texas Lawmaker Leaves Democratic Party, Joins GOP

Texas Rep. Ryan Guillen, a Democrat, announced Monday he’s joining the Republican Party. Guillen said he grew up among Democrats and has always been a Democrat lawmaker, but he felt it was time to change parties. “Many of us are waking up to the fact that the values of those in Washington, D.C. are not…


Ronna McDaniel Says Relationship Between RNC, Trump ‘Really Strong’

The relationship between the Republican National Committee (RNC) and former President Donald Trump is “really strong,” RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Tuesday. Trump is battling with the RNC and two similar committees over fundraising, directing supporters to donate directly to his groups as he prepares to take on establishment Republicans who voted against him during…


Republican Voters ‘Overwhelmingly’ Agree With Trump’s Record as President: Ronna McDaniel

Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), said Sunday that Republicans “overwhelmingly” agree with the actions former President Donald Trump took while in office and that she believes he will play a major role in the party going forward. McDaniel made the remarks in an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” in which…


Ronna McDaniel Reelected as Republican National Committee Chairwoman

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was reelected on Friday. “Being chair of the Republican National Committee has been an honor of the lifetime, and I’m so honored to be re-elected,’ McDaniel said in a statement. “We have a lot of work to do heading into 2022 and I’m ready to make sure Republicans…