The RNC Has Announced the Criteria For First GOP Presidential Primary Debate

The Republican National Committee announced Friday the first presidential primary debate will take place August 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a second debate potentially being held on August 24 if enough candidates qualify.

According to the statement, GOP presidential candidates must meet all of the criteria listed below. 

Candidate Status:

Be eligible to run (natural born U.S. citizen, resident for 14+ years, 35 years or older). 

Have declared his or her candidacy.

Have an active FEC Form 2 (Statement of Candidacy) filed with the FEC in which they identify as...