{"id":2111816,"date":"2023-11-30T05:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/megyn-kelly-intends-to-throw-fastballs-at-rnc-debate-not-there-to-make-friends\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T05:12:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:12:26","slug":"megyn-kelly-intends-to-throw-fastballs-at-rnc-debate-not-there-to-make-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/megyn-kelly-intends-to-throw-fastballs-at-rnc-debate-not-there-to-make-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Megyn Kelly plans to challenge RNC debate participants, not seeking friendship"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmegyn-kelly-intends-to-throw-fastballs-at-rnc-debate-not-there-to-make-friends%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2111816&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Exclusive: Megyn Kelly Vows to Bring Fire to Republican Primary Debate<\/h2>\n<p>Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly is gearing \u2062up \u200dfor the Republican National Committee&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-absence-sorely-noted-as-viewership-for-3rd-gop-debate-plunges-to-7-5-million-worst-so-far\/\" title=\"Trump's Absence Sorely Noted as Viewership for 3rd GOP Debate Plunges to 7.5 Million, Worst So Far\">fourth primary debate<\/a>, and she&#8217;s not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">holding back<\/a>. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Kelly declared that she&#8217;s bringing the same tenacity she displayed during the 2015 GOP debate, where she famously confronted former President Donald Trump \u2063on his treatment of women.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m not there to make friends\u2062 with anybody,&#8221; Kelly asserted.\u200d As one of the debate moderators, \u2062alongside NewsNation anchor Elizabeth Vargas and Washington Free Beacon&#8217;s Eliana Johnson, \u2063she&#8217;s ready\u200d to challenge the candidates.<\/p>\n<h3>The Obama Factor:\u2064 Would Barack Back Gavin Newsom as Biden&#8217;s \u2064Successor?<\/h3>\n<p>However, Kelly made it clear that she&#8217;s not out to \u200b&#8221;sandbag&#8221; \u2062anyone either. The debate, scheduled for December 6 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will proceed without Trump, who has chosen to \u200bavoid a rematch with Kelly.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the absence\u200b of the GOP front-runner, \u200bKelly\u200b is determined to ask compelling questions that resonate with GOP primary voters. She criticized\u2064 the moderators of the previous three debates for failing to understand\u200b what Republican voters truly want.<\/p>\n<p>According\u200d to Kelly, the second debate in September was particularly disappointing, with &#8220;just dreadful&#8221; questions from Univision anchor Ilia Calderon. She argued that the questions \u200cwere\u200d more \u200csuitable for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rnc-might-skip-network-tv-presidential-debates-in-2024-top-republican-says\/\" title=\"RNC Might Skip Network TV Presidential Debates In 2024, Top Republican Says\">general election debate<\/a> and showed a fundamental misunderstanding of Republican voters.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly also expressed frustration with the other debates hosted by Fox News and\u2063 NBC News. She questioned\u2063 Fox \u2062News&#8217;s understanding of the &#8220;MAGA base&#8221; and accused \u2063NBC News of mishandling the debate by not allowing candidates to respond when attacked.<\/p>\n<p>As a moderator, Kelly takes her role seriously and recognizes the rarity of the\u2062 opportunity to directly question candidates. She confirmed that viewers can expect the same fearless moderator who challenged Trump in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the past feud with Trump, Kelly isn&#8217;t afraid to continue asking the \u200btough questions. She believes \u200dthat\u200b Trump can handle \u200bthem, as demonstrated by her recent sit-down interview with him.<\/p>\n<p>While Kelly didn&#8217;t reveal specific topics for the upcoming debate, she hinted at addressing untouched issues and approaching\u2064 familiar ones in new ways. One topic\u200d that she finds increasingly important is the rise of transgenderism\u2064 and its impact on women&#8217;s and girls&#8217; spaces.<\/p>\n<p>For Kelly, this issue is the &#8220;women&#8217;s rights issue of our time.&#8221; She emphasized the need for the debate to reflect what Republican voters truly want\u200b to hear.<\/p>\n<p>Although Trump remains the \u200bfavored candidate among Republicans, Kelly acknowledged that\u2063 the debates have \u200dhad an impact on other candidates.\u2062 She credited Nikki Haley&#8217;s rise in polls and endorsements to her debate performances.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their significance, the debates haven&#8217;t shifted the needle enough to threaten Trump&#8217;s position. Kelly believes that the non-Trump lane within the Republican Party \u200dneeds to consolidate if they \u2063want \u2064to have a chance at stopping him.<\/p>\n<p>If the GOP fails to do so, Kelly warns that they may \u2064face the same outcome as the 2016 Republican primary.<\/p>\n<p>Make no mistake, the debates have been consequential, but they haven&#8217;t been able to shake Trump&#8217;s dominance. However, Kelly sees the debates as a huge opportunity\u200b and \u200crecognizes their role in shaping the race.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a> to read more from the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why does Megyn Kelly emphasize the importance of addressing topics such as immigration, healthcare, \u2063and \u2063tax \u200creform in the debate?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  CNN, stating that they \u2063focused too much \u2062on creating confrontational\u2063 moments rather than delving into substantive\u200b policy issues. She \u200cemphasized the importance\u2064 of addressing topics such as immigration, healthcare, and tax \u200creform, which she believes are of utmost \u200dsignificance to \u2063Republican voters.<\/p>\n<p>In the interview, Kelly hinted at her intention to challenge the candidates on their weakest points, referencing her famous exchange with Trump about his disparaging comments towards women. She believes it is crucial for voters to see how the candidates handle tough\u200b questions and pressure, as it reveals their true character and ability to lead.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rnc-announces-location-and-moderators-for-4th-republican-debate\/\" title=\"RNC announces location and moderators for 4th republican debate.\">upcoming debate holds<\/a> particular significance as the Republican primary\u200b field continues\u200b to evolve. With the recent withdrawal of several candidates, the debate presents an opportunity \u2062for the remaining contenders to solidify their positions \u2064and gain crucial momentum leading up to the primary elections. Kelly aims to create an environment that allows the candidates to clearly articulate their policies,\u200c engage\u200d in substantive\u2062 discussions, and demonstrate their qualifications to become the party&#8217;s nominee.<\/p>\n<p>Kelly&#8217;s reputation as an assertive and hard-hitting journalist \u200bprecedes her, and it is clear that she intends to leverage her skillset to \u2063ensure a dynamic and informative debate. She \u200daims to press the candidates \u200don their policy positions, challenge them on inconsistencies, and hold them accountable for their past statements and actions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Megyn Kelly is prepared to bring fire to the Republican primary debate. With her reputation as a tough interviewer and her commitment to asking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reporter-grills-biden-admin-on-russian-pipeline-are-you-saying-democrat-senators-are-irrational\/\" title=\"Reporter Grills Biden Admin On Russian Pipeline: \u2018Are You Saying\u2019 Democrat Senators Are \u2018Irrational\u2019?\">hard-hitting questions<\/a>, she aims\u200b to create a debate that is informative, substantive, and ultimately beneficial to Republican voters. She hopes to challenge the candidates, hold them accountable, and provide\u200b viewers with a clear understanding of their \u2063policies, character, and leadership \u2062potential. As one of the debate moderators, Kelly \u2063is poised to make a significant impact on the conversation surrounding the Republican primary race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly is set to bring her trademark tenacity to the upcoming Republican National Committee&#8217;s fourth primary debate. Kelly, known for her memorable confrontation with former President Donald Trump during the 2015 GOP debate, stated that she has no intention of making friends with anyone on stage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2111817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2111816","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2111816","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2111816"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2111816\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2111817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2111816"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2111816"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2111816"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}