The Republican National Committee has severed its ties with NBC News, instead choosing CNN as the destination for their highly sought-after "Super Tuesday" debate. The debate will take place on an extremely crucial nights for the Republican candidates, as several states' delegates will choose the candidate they want to receive the party's nomination for President.
"The Republican National Committee has decided to move forward without NBC's participation in our February debate in Houston, Texas. The RNC has awarded the debate to CNN, who will broadcast it on Thursday, February 25th in Houston at a location to be decided," RNC Chairman Reince Priebus wrote in a statement, according to CNN.
The cancellation follows CNBC's GOP debate over two months ago, in which many conservatives believe the moderates engaged candidates in "gotcha questions." Many denounced the network, leading to the friction that has manifested between the RNC and NBC News.
According to GOP.com, the Republican National Committee held a vote on Monday, which resulted in a unanimous decision to cut ties with NBC.
In October, Preibus wrote "We simply cannot continue with NBC without full consultation with our campaigns."
Super Tuesday is something of a political holiday in the United States wherein many states hold their primaries and award their nominations. These states include, Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia.
Needless to say, failure to emerge victorious on Super Tuesday could end one's presidential bid, or bitterly extend the nomination process. Although e heavy emphasis has been placed on the Iowa Caucuses (February 1) and the New Hampshire Primary (February 9th), the most important date in the presidential primary contest is "Super" Tuesday, March 1st.
