After the Republican National Committee announced the eight presidential candidates eligible for its first primary debate on Wednesday, at least two candidates who were not included in the lineup voiced their frustrations.
On Tuesday, long-shot GOP candidates Larry Elder, former Texas Rep. Will Hurd, and Perry Johnson expressed their disappointment on social media with the RNC's debate qualifications, with Elder threatening to sue the RNC."I intend to sue the RNC to halt Wednesday's presidential debate," Elder said."I said from the beginning that it appeared the rules of the game were rigged, little did we know just how rigged it is.
Elder also claimed that after his campaign submitted the qualification package, the RNC took issue with a Rasmussen poll because of its ties to former President Donald Trump. I have said from day one of my candidacy that I will not sign a blood oath to Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/lxMN7NJzza The former Texas congressman is also polling below 1% in multiple national polls. According to RealClearPolitics, Hurd averages a 0.4% poll rating."It's disappointing being kept off of the debate stage, but I will not be deterred. The stakes are too high," Hurd continued.
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