Two networks announced Thursday that they would host Republican presidential debates next month in early nominating states, offering some contenders additional opportunities to sway voters after Wednesday night’s debate in Tuscaloosa, Ala., which might be the last one this cycle sponsored by the Republican National Committee.
CNN announced plans for two debates: the first in Des Moines on Jan. 10, less than a week before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses for Republicans; the second in Goffstown, N.H., on Jan. 21, ahead of the Granite State’s primary.
ABC News said it would team up with a local television station to host a debate in the Manchester, N.H., area, on Jan. 18, in coordination with the New Hampshire State Republican Committee.
Wednesday night’s debate was the fourth sponsored by the RNC, and the party has not announced any additional sanctioned debates. The RNC has partnered with various media organizations for its four debates but maintained strict control over the process.
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