GOP candidates scramble to meet debate criteria set by party and networks.
Asa Hutchinson, a GOP presidential candidate, has vowed to meet the criteria set by the Republican National Committee (RNC) to participate in the debates starting at the end of the summer. However, he takes issue with some of the criteria, including the fundraising requirements and the loyalty pledge to support the eventual nominee. The RNC announced the criteria for candidates to make the debate stage for the first debates in August on Friday. Candidates must poll at 1 percent at least in three national polls or at 1 percent in two national polls and one state poll from two of the early-voting states.