Vivek Ramaswamy reaches donor threshold for first Republican presidential primary debate

Entrepreneur and GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says he has met the Republican Party's donor requirements and is confident he'll poll high enough to be on stage for the party's first debate next month. 

In order to qualify for the debate stage in Milwaukee on Aug. 23, candidates must register at least 1% support in three national polls, or 1% in two national polls and in two early-state polls from separate states. The polls must be recognized by the Republican National Committee. It is not yet clear whether there have been enough polls recognized by the party, but Ramaswamy has consistently garnered mid single-digit to low double-digit support in recent surveys.

The RNC also requires "a minimum of 40,000 unique donors to candidate's principal presidential campaign committee (or exploratory committee), with at least 200 unique donors per state or territory in 20+ states and/or territories" to qualify.