Trump and DeSantis set to attend CA GOP convention post second debate.
Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) Headed to California Republican State Convention
Exciting news for Republican supporters in California! Former President Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis are set to make appearances at the California Republican state convention on September 29. This comes just days after the highly anticipated GOP debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.
Top Candidates for the Republican Nomination
The convention will feature the two leading candidates for the Republican nomination for president. Trump will kick off the event with a speech at the lunch banquet, while DeSantis will take the stage as the main speaker during the dinner. But they won’t be the only ones making waves at the convention.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) are also scheduled to make appearances over the weekend, adding to the excitement and energy of the event.
California: A Crucial Battleground
California, a state that typically leans towards Democratic candidates in general elections, holds significant importance for GOP contenders. It serves as a crucial battleground where candidates hope to secure enough delegates to earn their party’s nomination. Conservative Californians will have their say at the primary voting booths on Super Tuesday, which is scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Previously, the state allocated delegates based on the candidate’s performance in each district. However, a new rule was implemented in late July, stating that the primaries could become “winner takes all” if a candidate manages to secure at least half of the statewide vote. If no candidate reaches this threshold, the delegates will be divided among the contenders.
“We saw right away, as soon as we made this rule change, multiple candidates saying, ‘We want to be at your convention,'” said Jessica Millan Patterson, the California Republican Party’s chairwoman. “They are now playing in California. The ability to walk away from a Super Tuesday with a percentage of the delegates is really exciting for a lot of these candidates.”
Upcoming Debate and Trump’s Decision
DeSantis, Ramaswamy, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence, Senator Tim Scott, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie have all qualified for the next debate, scheduled for September 27. The debate will be moderated by Fox Business News.
It’s worth noting that Trump has indicated his intention to skip all Republican debates, as he currently holds the position of front-runner for the nomination. In the previous debate in Milwaukee, he chose to participate in an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson instead.
The Washington Examiner has reached out to both DeSantis’s and Trump’s campaigns for comment.
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