In a recent interview, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel responded to GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's criticism of the party. McDaniel dismissed Ramaswamy's remarks, suggesting that he was seeking attention due to his low polling numbers.

During the third Republican primary debate, Ramaswamy referred to Republicans as a "party of losers" and claimed that the party has seen disappointing election results since McDaniel took over as RNC Chair in 2017. He specifically cited the recent off-year elections, where conservatives lost the Kentucky governor's race, ceded control of Virginia's General Assembly, and failed to defeat a constitutional change protecting abortion access.

McDaniel promptly defended the party, highlighting its successes and defending herself against Ramaswamy's comments about Tuesday's races. She clarified that the RNC focuses on federal races and was not directly involved in those state-level contests. McDaniel also made a dig at Ramaswamy's limited experience within the party, mentioning that he had previously voted for Obama.

As the RNC Chair, McDaniel's tenure coincided with former President Trump's leadership of the party. Despite overseeing Trump's loss to President Biden in the 2020 election, McDaniel was reelected earlier this year.

McDaniel's comment about Ramaswamy's polling at around 4 percent reflects the struggle of non-Trump candidates to gain traction against the clear front-runner. According to FiveThirtyEight's polling averages, Ramaswamy's support stood at approximately 5 percent, while Trump comfortably led with about 57 percent. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley were vying for second place.

Looking ahead, the RNC has announced that it will hold a fourth debate in December, hosted by NewsNation. The qualification criteria have been made more stringent, requiring candidates to meet new donor thresholds and achieve at least 6 percent in two national polls or one early state poll from specific states.

The crowded field of candidates has raised hopes among Trump skeptics in the GOP that the competition will soon narrow down, allowing anti-Trump Republicans to unite behind a viable alternative. McDaniel emphasized the importance of party unity and denounced the infighting within the GOP. She attributed their losses in the 2022 races to the internal division and urged every Republican to come together to secure victories in future elections.

While Ramaswamy's criticisms may have captured attention, McDaniel's response aimed to shift the focus back to the party's achievements and the need for a united front. As the presidential primary season continues, the GOP faces the challenge of navigating internal divisions as they strive to regain control in future elections.