'So stupid': Ronna McDaniel hits CNN for next 2 GOP debates in Iowa, NH

(Louis Cornelius, Holder USA) President of the Republican National Committee Ronna Romney McDaniel faced intense criticism after the GOP selected CNN to host the next two presidential debates.

CNN announced enthusiastically decision in a statement on Thursday, declaring his role in hosting two presidential primary debates in Iowa and New Hampshire.

The first debate is scheduled for January 10 monksfollowed by the second on January 21 a Goffstown, New Hampshire.

Candidates who want to participate in the debate must receive at least 10% in three national polls. Ex-president donald trumpformer UN ambassador Nikki Haleyand the governor of Florida. Ron DeSantis have qualified so far.

The news drew sharp reactions from prominent conservative commentators on Twitter. From pro-Trump activists at the CEO of the Federalist, criticism was widespread and even vitriolic.

“CNN is trash and their only interest in hosting a debate is to damage Republican electoral prospects in November,” he said. he stated Sean Davis, CEO of Federalist.

I wish I could explain this CNN debate to you, but I can't.

Anyway, I tried. Looking ahead, if you want an RNC that makes better decisions, you should pay attention to the RNC leadership elections that will take place over the next few months, from January to June,… https://t.co/CEEpkpDlp6

— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) December 7, 2023

Conservative attorney and former RNC presidential candidate Dhillon's mother he expressed his opposition to the debate, denouncing the party leadership. “I wish I could explain this CNN debate to you, but I can't,” he said before calling for a change in party leadership.

“Some of the most replaceable members of the RNC will be re-elected because no one has the guts to oppose them. It's a shame, because the Republicans deserve better,” he added.

Pro-Trump activist Laura Loomer took a harsher tone against McDaniel. “She really is such a dumb dog. It's honestly inexcusable,” said Loomer in a Twitter post riddled with insults. “In person, she looks like a gaping deer in freeway headlights in front of a fast moving semi. She's so stupid.”

Because it is @GOPCpresidente Is Ronna Romney Allowing A GOP Primary Debate To Be Hosted On CNN?

She really is such a dumb dog.

It's honestly inexcusable.

In person, it looks like a gaping deer in the headlights of the freeway in front of a speeding semi. She is so stupid. https://t.co/1Uyaw9bRVq

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) December 7, 2023

McDaniel previously defended the party's decision to hold primary debates despite Trump's substantial lead in the polls. Trump has received invitations to the debates but has decided not to attend, urging the party to do so support his candidacy.

In a statement, an RNC spokesman highlighted the debates as an opportunity for candidates to showcase their ideas.

“The RNC will continue to enact a fair and transparent debate process. In addition to sanctioning the primary debates, the RNC continues to develop our Operation 2024, with in-state hiring for political and election integrity staff in key battleground states,” the spokesperson. he said in October.

This wouldn't be the first time the RNC has come under fire for inviting left-leaning commentators to host primary debates. Twitter he chided the RNC's decision to invite the Univisió journalist Ilia Calderón, who pressured the conservative candidates in their opposition to the transgender.