RNC backs off on warning candidates about participating in Iowa Christian group’s forum

The Republican National Committee is allowing presidential candidates to attend an Iowa Christian organization’s Thanksgiving forum next week, a person familiar with the RNC’s thinking told CNN, backing off from its warning to candidates that participating in the event could lead to disqualification from future debates.

Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of the Family Leader, said he and the RNC came to an agreement on the forum.