Mike Pence Qualifies , for First Republican Primary Debate.<br />On Aug. 7, the former vice president's campaign confirmed that Pence has surpassed the Republican National Committee's (RNC) requirement of 40,000 individual donors. .<br />He also previously satisfied the requirement of "polling at a minimum of 1% in a combination of national polls or early <br />primary state polls," 'The Hill' reports. .<br />As a result of both of those stipulations <br />being met, Pence can participate in the <br />first GOP debate hosted by Fox News.<br />It will take place on Aug. 23 <br />in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. .<br />Mike Pence made quick and <br />easy work of the donor threshold <br />and he’s looking forward to a <br />substantive debate about the issues <br />important to the American people. , Devin O’Malley, Mike Pence's communications adviser, via statement .<br />Hopefully, former President Trump <br />has the courage to show up, Devin O’Malley, Mike Pence's communications adviser, via statement .<br />Former President Trump previously indicated that he might not participate in the debate since he is leading in the polls, 'The Hill' reports. .<br />Other GOP candidates who will <br />likely attend the debate include <br />Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie.<br />Other GOP candidates who will <br />likely attend the debate include <br />Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie.<br />Other GOP candidates who will <br />likely attend the debate include <br />Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie.<br />Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy and Doug Burgum. .<br />Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy and Doug Burgum. .<br />Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy and Doug Burgum. .<br />Pence reportedly saw an increase in <br />donor contributions following the <br />indictments against Trump over his claims <br />of election fraud, 'The Hill' reports. .<br />Pence reportedly saw an increase in <br />donor contributions following the <br />indictments against Trump over his claims <br />of election fraud, 'The Hill' reports.
