ABC News and CNN Eye Hosting Future GOP Primary Debates

The networks are in early planning stages as the RNC considers ending its exclusivity pledge, potentially allowing more debates beyond the current schedule.

• ABC News and CNN are reportedly interested in hosting future GOP primary debates, with ABC considering a debate ahead of the New Hampshire primary on January 23.
• Both networks are in the early stages of planning, with ABC officials having visited a potential venue in New Hampshire and CNN having reached out to presidential campaigns.
• The Republican National Committee (RNC) is considering ending its exclusivity pledge, which would allow networks to control debate qualifications and format.
• The next GOP debate, and the only one currently scheduled, will take place on Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, hosted by NewsNation.
• Former President Donald Trump, who is leading in the GOP primary polls, has not participated in previous debates, citing his significant lead.

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