He said that the CNN debate was one we had not planned or booked.
He added, Such a debate announcement breached the RNC debate rules.
We have and will continue to work with the Republican Party on debates.
ABC News said that it was partnering with WMUR-TV and the New Hampshire Republican State Committee for the event.
CNN has its own set of criteria for its debate.
Both the ABC News and CNN said that their debates are scheduled to take place at Saint Anselm College.
The online grid is hosting the debate on its own.
The Iowa caucuses are on Jan. 15 and the New Hampshire primary is Jan. 23.
One of the three polls must be a CNN approved poll of likely Iowa caucusgoers.
The top three finishers in the Iowa caucuses will be invited to the New Hampshire debate.
NewsNation hosted the fourth GOP primary debate on Wednesday night.
NBC News hosted the third debate, and Fox News and Fox Business hosted the first and second debates.
