Dems Scared Of Fox News
Politico.com-Nevada Dems Nix Fox DebateThe Nevada State Democratic Party is pulling out of a controversial presidential debate scheduled for Aug. 14 in Reno and co-hosted by Fox News, according to Democratic insiders.
The debate was being hosted by Fox News Channel and Fox News Radio, the Nevada State Democratic Party and the Western Majority Project.
A Fox spokeswoman didn’t immediately return a call for comment.
Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards said Wednesday he would not participate in the debate, citing Fox's conservative ties as a factor. His deputy campaign manager, Jonathan Prince, sent an e-mail to the liberal website DailyKos, which was posted on the site.
“We’re definitely going to debate in Nevada, but we don’t see why this needs to be one of them,” it read.
The state party has been under pressure from progressive activists across the country, led by MoveOn.org, to cut its ties with the debate.
According to MoveOn, more than 265,000 people signed a petition sent to the Nevada State Democratic Party.
Republican presidential candidates didn't refuse to debate on those news channels that are 'liberal'. It's amazing that people actually vote for these people. I fail to see why it makes any difference as to who co-hosts the debate. Questions are asked, the candidate answers, the other candidates usually get a chance to respond. It's usually the same whether it's Fox News or CNN.
