RNC plunges into ban on Iowa Thanksgiving forum after DeSantis declares, ‘I’ll be there.’

The Republican National Committee has backed down on a threat to ban candidates who participated in a Christian group’s upcoming Thanksgiving forum from future debates, relenting after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that I would go anyway.

In yet another humiliation for RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, who has had a miserable week, the Sunshine State Republican made it clear she wasn’t getting any jokes from party bosses when she dismissed threats to prevent take them out on stage during nationally televised debates. making it clear that he would be participating in the event, the Family Leader’s Thanksgiving Family Forum that is scheduled for November 17th in Des Moines, IA.

“I’ll be there on The Family Leader. I think it’s an important part of this process,” DeSantis said in a Saturday post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “There is no way that the RNC should penalize any candidate. I’ll be here no matter what.”

I’ll be there on The Family Leader. I think it’s an important part of that process.

There is no way the RNC should penalize any candidate.

I’ll be here no matter what. pic.twitter.com/ItLfjAPoBJ

— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) November 11, 2023

“It has come to the attention of the RNC counsel’s office that several Republican presidential candidates have been invited to participate in an open press event in Iowa in November where they would gather around the table for a conversation moderate, friendly and open discussion of the issues.’ In other words, a debate”, said the RNC Advocacy in a letter.

“Accordingly, please be advised that any Republican presidential candidate who participates in this or other similar events will be deemed to have violated this commitment and will be disqualified from participating in any future RNC-sanctioned presidential primary debates.” , the RNC said in its ominous warning that was the first reported from Real Clear Politics.

Family President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats confirmed that the RNC had raised the white flag on its hardline stance.

“The RNC and I have agreed on the format of @TheFamilyLeader’s November 17th Thanksgiving FAMILY Forum. The Forum is NOT a debate. So the RNC gives the thumbs up for candidates to participate. Thanks to the RNC to facilitate a win/win for the process,” he said in a post on X on Saturday.

The RNC and I have agreed on the format of @TheFamilyLeader November 17 FAMILY Thanksgiving Forum. The Forum is NOT a debate. So the RNC gives the thumbs up for candidates to participate. Thanks to the RNC for facilitating a win/win of the process. #TriaBé2024

— Bob Vanderplaats (@bobvanderplaats) November 11, 2023

The fall caps a difficult few days for Mitt Romney’s niece after the party was trashed in the off-year election, prompting calls for her to step down, including from Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy who called on her to stage during Wednesday’s debate in Miami, FL, where she was attending.

Ronna should resign.

The MSM should admit that the Russia collusion hoax was a lie and the Hunter laptop was real.

I called out the RNC establishment and the corrupt media. They don’t want you to hear it. Hold out: https://t.co/MJObBHNneK pic.twitter.com/kmspqJnhLw

— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) November 9, 2023

“Join The Family Leader as the top presidential candidates gather around the table for a moderated, friendly and open discussion about the issues that matter most to American evangelicals today. With attention of the national media, this is an opportunity for candidates and discerning Christian voters to hear and be heard, encourage each other and ultimately make the right choice in the next general election.This is a conversation you’ll want listen,” the leader of the family describe the event on their website.

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Chris Donaldson is an ordinary, ordinary American who is concerned about rampant corruption as well as the ongoing attacks on our way of life by those who despise our hard-won freedoms. A Navy veteran, he has been a frequent contributor to conservative websites and resides in Florida.

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