Fourth Republican debate in U.S: Date, time, place, candidates, live streaming; all you need to know

When the fourth Republican presidential debate takes place next Wednesday at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, only four aspirants will be on the stage, the smallest field yet to take the stage during the GOP primary campaign. The Republican National Committee announced Monday evening that former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy are the four who met the qualifications. The conditions set by the RNC include at least 6% support in two national polls or 6% in one national poll as well as two polls from four of the early-voting states — Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina. The candidates should also have the support of a minimum of 80,000 unique donors, with at least 200 from 20 states or territories.

Time, Venue

The fourth Republican presidential debate will take place on Wednesday, December 6, from 8 to 10 p.m. Eastern Time at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Ron DeSantis

The Political Action Committee (PAC) have supported Ron DeSantis' campaign and invested in Iowa. But he got a jolt after completing his tour of 99 counties of the state as the news of further shakeups at the super PAC supporting him broke out. DeSantis continues to trail frontrunner and former President Donald Trump by double digits.

Nikki Haley

Former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley has been closing in on DeSantis with strong performances in previous debates. She has also made a subtle shift toward foreign policy that plays to her strength in that area.

Vivek Ramaswamy

Political neophyte Vivek Ramaswamy clashed fiercely with Haley in the previous debate and more sparks could fly in Wednesday night. Haley called him "scum" after the businessman invoked Haley's daughter during a critique of TikTok.

Chris Christie

Chris Christie has cast himself as the only candidate to take on former President Donald Trump directly. Trump has not yet joined the debate and without him, Christie has been left without his intended target. He declared in September that if Trump keeps skipping debates, he would deserve a new nickname, "Donald Duck."

Where to watch

The debate will be broadcast or streamed on all NewsNation platforms, including its TV channel, its app, and its website.

FAQs:

Who are the four leaders to take part in the fourth Republican presidential debate?
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy are the four leaders who will take part in the fourth Republican presidential debate.

What are the conditions to take part in the Republican presidential debate?
The conditions set by the RNC include at least 6% support in two national polls or 6% in one national poll as well as two polls from four of the early-voting states — Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina. The candidates should also have the support of a minimum of 80,000 unique donors, with at least 200 from 20 states or territories.