Just two weeks after the highly criticized CNBC debate, Fox Business Network is prepared to host the fourth Republican presidential primary debate, featuring the top eight candidates.
After the disappointing performance at the last debate, College Republican National Committee spokesperson Carolina Hurley said she expects the candidates to focus on the important issues tonight — especially those that impact young voters.
“Due to the sporadic nature of the last debate, we think that the candidates will really buckle down on policy this time and show younger voters how conservative principles are the prescription for the issues they face everyday,” Hurley said.
“As always, we’re looking for the candidates to mention issues that impact millennials on a day-to-day basis — jobs, the economy, student loans, etc. Since millennials will be the deciding factor in the 2016 election, we think it’s imperative that these issues be addressed. “
The youth organization Turning Point USA has similar expectations for tonight.
“Our hope is that the candidates will talk about issues that matter to millennials — jobs, the economy, and the national debt are issues that need to be addressed,” said Crystal Clanton, national field director for Turning Point USA. “Every candidate wants (and needs) the youth vote, and talking about real issues is the way to earn that.”
A spokesperson from the Young Republican National Federation said they hope the candidates are given ample opportunity to talk about their plans to tackle the pressing problems facing millennials.
“We hope they will address the crippling policies of President Obama, specifically the stagnant job market and impact of Obamacare. The YRNF expects our presidential candidates to articulate effective plans to tackle economic issues like the lagging workforce rate. Our next president must have real world answers for this generation’s struggle with debt and low-pay entry jobs.”
During tonight’s debate, Fox Business moderators Neal Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo will ask the candidates economic and business-related questions. In a recent interview with POLITICO, both said they plan to focus on the issues and not the drama.
The network threw a direct jab at the previous moderators in an ad that said, “CNBC never asked the real questions, never covered the real issues. That’s why on Nov. 10, the real debate about our economy and our future is only on Fox Business Network.”
