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RNC Signals a Pullout From Presidential Debates – The New York Times

By Thomas A. Smith

The Republican National Committee is preparing to change its rules to require presidential candidates seeking the party s nomination to sign a pledge to not participate in any debates sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

Republican committee officials alerted the debate commission to their plans in a letter sent on Thursday, a copy of which was obtained by The New York Times. If the change goes forward, it would be one of the most substantial shifts in how presidential and vice-presidential debates have been conducted since the commission began organizing debates more than 30 years ago.

via www.nytimes.com

Obviously the right move. Surprised the stupid party did it, but good on ’em.