The Republican Roundup is a fundraiser for the Republican party. It does not fund the Independent Republican party because as we all know, there is no such party. Anyone attending should be able to ask any question they wish of any Republican candidate ( the only candidates invited)  because the entrance fee will be helping fund the Republicans run for office. I think those elected positions pay enough that I should not have to pay a candidate to hear their views, after all those views have already been paid for by lobbyist.