Posted on 01/05/2008 10:00:43 PM PST by no dems
The New Hampshire Republican Party dropped their affiliation with a Republican debate sponsored by Fox News tomorrow night because they have limited the number of candidates that can participate, according to a report in Boston.com.
“The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary serves a national purpose by giving all candidates an equal opportunity on a level playing field," said Republican chair Fergus Cullen. "Only in New Hampshire do lesser known, lesser funded underdogs have a fighting chance to establish themselves as national figures."
The Fox debate is excluding Texas Congressman Ron Paul even though he polls higher in New Hampshire and has raised significantly more money, and is campaigning more in New Hampshire than Fred Thompson who is invited.
"We look forward to presenting a substantive forum which will serve as the first program of its kind this election season," David Rhodes, vice president of Fox News, said in a statement.
He and Duncan Hunter should have been included. Fred’s my man but the buffoon (Ron Paul) has more money and is polling higher than Fred.
It’s just a case of sheer: “We don’t want you butt in our debate now, hit the road; Jack.”
That’s not for the network to decide. It’s for the voters to decide.
You mean he’s polling higher in N.H. Well, with all due respect to N.H., Paul is a non-factor in the national polls. These debates aren’t only seen by N.H. voters. In fact, if Paul doesn’t win N.H., please do tell me where he’ll win.
My point being, Fox news can do whatever the hell they like to do, and I for one am happy that we’ll get some serious debate without the sideshow Bob distraction of Ron Paul.
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