Pence's Low Fundraising Raises Debate Eligibility Questions

Former Vice President Mike Pence raised less than $1.2 million for his presidential campaign during the second quarter of this year, raising questions about his eligibility for the first debate in August. The figure reflects the antipathy among GOP voters and skepticism among donors about his chances of winning the Republican nomination. To qualify for the debate, candidates must demonstrate broad support with 40,000 unique donors and at least 200 donors per state or territory in more than 20 states or territories. Pence's fundraising total falls short of top contenders like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, who have already met the criteria.