RNC announces new requirements for the fourth presidential debate

The Republican National Committee announced on Friday new requirements for the fourth GOP presidential debate that will be held on Dec. 6 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 

According to Politico, in order to qualify, candidates must poll at least six percent in either two national polls or in one national poll and two early state polls.

This is higher than the original four percent polling that was previously required. 

Candidates will also have to have 80,000 unique donors, up from the 70,000 needed for the third presidential debate. 

The third GOP debate, which will be held in Miami next Wednesday, will have at least four candidates on the stage: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

Former President Donald Trump, who is still the overwhelming frontrunner in the polls, is not expected to be there. 

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has said he has qualified for the third debate, but it has not been confirmed that he has met the criteria.