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Clinton Joins Boycott of Fox Debate
April 10, 2007 9:03 AM
ABC News' Eloise Harper Reports: Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., a 2008 presidential candidate,has joined her democratic rivals -- former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C. and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. -- in boycotting a presidential debate hosted by the Fox News Channel.
On Monday, the Obama campaign said that the senator would boycott a proposed debate to be broadcast by Fox News Channel.
The first senator to formally boycott the Fox News debate was former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C.
A statement released by the Edwards campaign read:
"We believe there's just no reason for Democrats to give Fox a platform to advance the right-wing agenda while pretending they're objective. If there was any uncertainty as to Fox's objectivity, it was put to rest when they attacked Democratic candidates, Democratic constituency groups, and the Nevada Democratic party when their last proposed debate was cancelled for lack of support."
The debate is to be held on September 23 in Detroit and is hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus.
April 10, 2007 in Tancredo, Tom | Permalink | User Comments (63)
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Why they are so hostile to people that holdss different views It is a shame. I think that they should express their views in front of all the Americans not just whom they like.
Posted by: Gregory markzon | Apr 10, 2007 9:55:20 AM
I totally agree. Fox Noise is nothing but a mouthpiece for the neocon movement, a movement which gladly is seeing its last days, due to its total disaster with this brainless president. President Rove that is, or shall I say President Cheney? Well either way, they are brainless and finished and americans are FINALLY waking up to what some of us have known for years.
Posted by: Anna | Apr 10, 2007 9:56:52 AM
It appears that the Democrats are backing biased CNN while saying Fox is biased. This is not a political campaign issue. This is a media issue. Talk about biased!
Posted by: Caroline | Apr 10, 2007 9:58:22 AM
They only feel comfortable debating on networks (CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS) that advance the left wing agenda...........
Posted by: Phil Hammons | Apr 10, 2007 10:03:28 AM
Looks like these "Lefties" are afraid. Maybe they can't handle tough questions. The Fox News Channel employs more Democrats that Republicans. These candidates cannot face facts.
Posted by: Ryan | Apr 10, 2007 10:04:09 AM
Boycotts work best when there is solidarity, so I'm glad to hear about Sen. Clinton's decision.
Posted by: Craig | Apr 10, 2007 10:04:29 AM
Yeah Fox TV is really for conservative Republicans. They continue to back the president in all his stupidity and a war in which young Americans are being picked off by IEDs and EFPs. Thanks to them and a divisive split in the Senate, the Democrats can't get anything done in this country that will help average people.
Posted by: Bob | Apr 10, 2007 10:05:44 AM
It is about time that somebody recognized publicly that the Fox network is NOT a true news network, but rather a noisy mouthpiece for the far right in America. NO ONE should take Fox seriously.
Posted by: WAYNE Schlueter | Apr 10, 2007 10:05:49 AM
Cowards - they can't compete on a level playing field.
Posted by: d. murdock | Apr 10, 2007 10:11:56 AM
Perhaps the Republicans should boycott any debate that CBS, ABC, and NBC. These three networks could arguably have left wing agendas. The Republicans should say, in Edward's words, "there is no reason to give these networds a platform to advance the left-wing agenda while pretending they're objective. If there was any uncertainty as their objectivity, it was put to rest when they hid any negative news about Demoncratic candidates, and attacked Republican candidates." Still the Republicans don't shy away from debates with these networks. My question is, why do the Democrats fear Fox News?
Posted by: jfm | Apr 10, 2007 10:16:52 AM
The democratic contenders already have the attention of their party affiliates: to win, they need to convince a few independents and republicans. Why not go to Fox and face a few tough questions bias or not, defend themselves like Mr. Clinton did, refute their arguments with their point of view and state their ideas firmly to them and more importantly to us, the public. Those aspiring to become the democratic candidate will have to answer this question sooner or later as the republicans will certainly use it:
If you are willing to run from Fox, what would you do if we were attacked again? Run?
Posted by: JRGonzalez | Apr 10, 2007 10:19:43 AM
The dems have now officially admitted they cannot win in the battle of ideas.
Posted by: Manny | Apr 10, 2007 10:22:49 AM
LOL - Chickens!
Posted by: Mike | Apr 10, 2007 10:28:14 AM
It is apparent the Dems will continue to hide behind their lackluster ideas and not open themselves up to debates. Neither party is reflecting the long term needs of America...they are all to short sighted.
Posted by: Durbs | Apr 10, 2007 10:34:39 AM
I guess its time the republicans boycott every debate planned for a liberal media.
Posted by: JLM | Apr 10, 2007 10:35:21 AM
These actions by the Democrats magnify their own hypocrisy. It is no secret that a strong liberal bias dominates much of the media on an ongoing basis. Yet, when the media won't push their own leftist agenda they cry "foul." How pathetic!
Posted by: tim dane | Apr 10, 2007 10:55:55 AM
They can have their opinion on the bias of Fox News, but this boycott just shows how weak they are. Who cares who is asking the questions, if you have good ideas and responses and can defend your position it shouldn't matter who is asking the questions. Just the Dems wanting a favorable audience. Boooo hoooo hooo, cry my a river Hil, Obama and Edwards...
Posted by: Bryan | Apr 10, 2007 10:56:45 AM
ONCE AGAIN, the democrats are dodging a bullet, FOX doesnt give them the warm happy fuzzy feeling that they strive for when sugar coating the issues, so the dummycrats run away as "victims" from FOX & republicans. They are segregating themselves as usual. Since FOX is more conservative Democrats refuse to play "nice" with them. Haven't they ever heard of "tough love"? They should be ashamed of themselves.
Posted by: tmh | Apr 10, 2007 10:59:12 AM
I love it!! It's about time the Democrats stood up to the so-called "fair and balanced" network!
If you're going to call yourself a "news" network, then report the news. All of the "reporters" on Fox obviously are biased and should consider themselves political pundits that lean right.
Posted by: Chuck | Apr 10, 2007 11:05:05 AM
Good move by the Dems. We should not bow to the Bush fanatics.
Posted by: bahaa | Apr 10, 2007 11:10:22 AM
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