DNC Must Deny Fox “News” Presidential Primary Debates

I support this. Fox News isn’t a legitimate news network. It simply isn’t. This should not be a tough call for DNC Chair Tom Perez.

Today, Daily Kos Founder and Publisher Markos Moulitsas called on the Democratic National Committee to reject Fox News’ bid to host a Democratic presidential primary debate as a petition to this effect with over 100,000 signatures was delivered to DNC Chair Tom Perez.

“Allowing Fox News to host a presidential primary debate has zero upside for Democratic candidates, the nomination process, and the Democratic Party itself,” said Moulitsas. “Fox News is a dangerous propaganda outlet that currently functions as Trump’s personal PR machine, and Democrats must stand firm against its attempts to package itself as a legitimate news network. The network responsible for years of racist smears against Barack Obama, sexist vilification of Hillary Clinton, and the continuous promotion and dissemination of incendiary conspiracy theories targeting innocent Americans cannot be granted the honor and privilege of hosting a DNC debate.”

On the morning of Thursday, Feb. 14, Daily Kos is delivering a petition with over 100.000 signatures to Perez calling on the DNC to refuse to hold any of the party’s primary debates on Fox News.

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