The Republican National Committee moved to a new approach for the 2020 presidential primary campaign by freeing candidates to organize their own debates and discussions. This announcement was made on Wednesday.
The party is hoping this move will create a new level of energy and enthusiasm going into the election season and provide challengers with more of an opportunity to engage with voters. Rather than the party setting a rigid debate format with predetermined topics and moderators, the candidates will now have the flexibility to craft their own events, tailored to the issues they believe are of importance to their respective campaigns.
While the Republican Party’s decision will certainly make it easier for candidates to compete and stand out from the crowded field, it also provides voters with the opportunity to hear more of what the candidates have to say on specific issues. This will give voters a better idea of who they think has the ideas that align with their values and intentions.
The RNC believes this change will create and foster the most important conversations in the campaign, and hopefully galvanize a growing electoral base within the party. It could also lead to more debates than have traditionally taken place in the past, which has been capped at seven primary debates, granted by the RNC.
The Republican Party’s move is an important step in updating their presidential candidate selection process and helps create a more inclusive environment for candidates and voters alike.
