With six weeks until the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, some hopefuls are finding creative ways to boost their donor numbers and ensure they make it on stage. Doug Burgum is offering $20 Mastercard or Visa gift cards in return for campaign donations of as little as $1. In addition to the donor threshold, Republican candidates must meet other requirements to quality for the party's first 2024 debate. They must sign a pledge backing the eventual 2024 Republican nominee. Weiner predicted that campaign tactics would only become more innovative as the 2024 election grows closer and the debate thresholds become steeper.

Source: The Nation July 16, 2023 12:26 UTC