RNC Debate Rule May Prevent Rubio-Slayer Chris Christie From Doing The Same To Trump

"He has openly said he plans to confront Trump about his "stolen" election lies and his actions leading up to and during the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, even as other candidates have shied away from criticizing Trump at all."

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""In 2020, the RNC canceled 22 primaries and caucuses to protect their king," said Joe Walsh, the former Republican congressman who ran against Trump in the 2020 primary."

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""In 2020, the RNC canceled 22 primaries and caucuses to protect their king," said Joe Walsh, the former Republican congressman who ran against Trump in the 2020 primary."

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"The man who famously disassembled Sen. Marco Rubio on a Republican presidential debate stage in 2016 may be prevented from doing the same to coup-attempting former President Donald Trump under rules being considered by the Republican National Committee for its 2024 primary debates."

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"The man who famously disassembled Sen. Marco Rubio on a Republican presidential debate stage in 2016 may be prevented from doing the same to coup-attempting former President Donald Trump under rules being considered by the Republican National Committee for its 2024 primary debates."

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"Christie continued backing Trump and defending him publicly, even after Trump summarily discarded all the work Christie had put together for the potential transition."

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"In the Feb. 6, 2016, debate, though, Christie mocked and humiliated the senator from Florida for repeating a memorized line about President Barack Obama wanting to weaken the United States."

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"But though Rubio was clearly shaken by Christie's scolding, it's unclear whether Trump would respond the same way."

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"But though Rubio was clearly shaken by Christie's scolding, it's unclear whether Trump would respond the same way."

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""Rubio is a different beast from Trump," the Christie adviser said, conceding that using childish insults to attack his opponents was a Trump strength."

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""Rubio is a different beast from Trump," the Christie adviser said, conceding that using childish insults to attack his opponents was a Trump strength."

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"If Trump becomes president again, that's going to be a nightmare for the United States and the world.""

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"Never told us a thing," Christie said, adding that Trump, after recovering from his own COVID hospitalization, lied to reporters on Air Force One, telling them that Christie had infected him."

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""I definitely think the RNC rules were built to help Trump," said Tim Miller, a former RNC communications director."

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""I definitely think the RNC rules were built to help Trump," said Tim Miller, a former RNC communications director."

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"There it is, everybody," Christie said after Rubio yet again repeated the line about Obama."

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"There it is, everybody," Christie said after Rubio yet again repeated the line about Obama."

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"nnSteele added that a great number of Americans broadly, not just Republicans, would like to see Christie eviscerate Trump in a debate and that Christie would be able to tap that sentiment to hit the unique donor threshold."

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"nnOf course, even if Christie does make the first debate, it's unclear whether he can successfully take down Trump the way he did Rubio."

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"On a recent podcast produced by political consultant allies of Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, Christie said he intends to make Trump's character -- or lack thereof -- one of his key critiques."

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"On a recent podcast produced by political consultant allies of Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, Christie said he intends to make Trump's character -- or lack thereof -- one of his key critiques."

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"Other candidates who declare between now and August who are not well known nationally could also have a tough time meeting that criterion, including North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu."

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"Other candidates who declare between now and August who are not well known nationally could also have a tough time meeting that criterion, including North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu."

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"Florida's Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina appear likely to have the 40,000 donors."

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"Florida's Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina appear likely to have the 40,000 donors."

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"Florida's Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina appear likely to have the 40,000 donors."

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"Christie, meanwhile, dropped out of the race the day after the primary and endorsed Trump two weeks later, becoming Trump's highest-profile supporter."

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"He recounted how Trump, despite having tested positive for COVID, nevertheless continued with a debate prep session that likely infected not just Christie but also several of his top aides."

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"Yes, the RNC will do all they can to keep Christie and any other Trump-critical candidate off that stage.""

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"In 2016, Rubio had been hoping to improve on his third-place Iowa caucus finish in the New Hampshire primary."

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"Ronna McDaniel, who was handpicked by Trump as the party chair after his 2016 victory but who earlier this year won her third two-year term on her own, in a recent Fox News interview declined to comment on the sniping between Trump and fellow 2024 GOP candidate Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor."

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"Ronna McDaniel, who was handpicked by Trump as the party chair after his 2016 victory but who earlier this year won her third two-year term on her own, in a recent Fox News interview declined to comment on the sniping between Trump and fellow 2024 GOP candidate Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor."

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""Frankly, I can't imagine the rest of the members of the committee would allow Bossie to tip the scales in favor of his buddy Trump," Brock said."

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"nnFergus Cullen, a former chair of the New Hampshire state party, said he's not certain Christie can so easily take down Trump, but there was only one way to know for sure."

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""I don't think it's certain Trump is even going to participate at this stage and wouldn't be surprised if his team tried to use leverage to get additional concessions."nn"

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"nnThe RNC denied there is any attempt to help Trump, even though the chair of the party's debate committee, David Bossie, was a top aide on Trump's campaigns in both 2016 and 2020."

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"Heading into the 2020 election, Christie still backed Trump and even played Democrat Joe Biden during presidential debate prep sessions."

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"Heading into the 2020 election, Christie still backed Trump and even played Democrat Joe Biden during presidential debate prep sessions."

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""I think the debate stage narrative in the media is ahead of reality," Miller said."

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"Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (left) and Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for President Donald Trump, listen to Trump at a White House news conference on Sept. 27, 2020."

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""I do think Chris can bring the heat to Trump..."

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""I do think Chris can bring the heat to Trump..."

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"Chris Christie, the former New Jersey governor and loyal Trump supporter who broke from him over his words and deeds after the 2020 election, is expected to announce his presidential campaign next week."

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"Rubio, who had hoped to win or place second, instead finished fifth in New Hampshire."

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"Over the past two years, though, Christie has become among the most outspoken Trump critics who continue to call themselves Republican."

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