Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumMy email from Pete on Fox News
"Theres been a lot of debate recently about whether Democratic presidential candidates should go on Fox News. Tomorrow night, Ill be participating in a Fox News town hall with Chris Wallace, and I want to tell you why.
First, let me be clear: I strongly condemn the voices on Fox and in the media that uncritically amplify hate and the divisive sort of politics that gave rise to this presidency. Their goal is to spread fear and lies, not serve as honest brokers with the American people.
But just because many of these opinion hosts dont operate in good faith, it doesnt mean that there arent Fox viewers tuning in in good faith. If we unilaterally decide that they shouldnt hear my or other Democrats messages, then we shouldnt act surprised if they have a distorted view of what we believe and who we are.
If we ignore the viewers of Fox News and every news platform that doesnt share our worldview, we will surrender our ability to speak directly to millions of American voters. If we dont show up, the conservative media will tell our side of the story for us. They will continue to fully claim American values like freedom, security, and democracy as property of the GOP.
From the beginning of this campaign, Ive said that I would meet voters where they are. And that means sometimes moving beyond the echo chamber of like-minded voices. Because this primary season is not just about winning the Democratic nomination, or even just winning in 2020its about reclaiming our values and winning an era."
NOTE: My real name redacted
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skittles
(153,226 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Indygram
(2,113 posts)It's more of a political commentary network. I don't see any reason not to appear on a town hall where actual voters ask the questions, though, as long as the candidate doesn't change their message. I wouldn't like it if they went on Hannity or that Tucker douchebag. Candidates appear on late night shows and are going to be on BET, so I view it as a non-news appearance.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skittles
(153,226 posts)IT IS PROPAGANDA
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Funtatlaguy
(10,890 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Irishxs
(622 posts)a great message and right now she is preaching to the choir.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
elleng
(131,202 posts)'If we unilaterally decide that they shouldnt hear my or other Democrats messages, then we shouldnt act surprised if they have a distorted view of what we believe and who we are.
If we ignore the viewers of Fox News and every news platform that doesnt share our worldview, we will surrender our ability to speak directly to millions of American voters. If we dont show up, the conservative media will tell our side of the story for us. They will continue to fully claim American values like freedom, security, and democracy as property of the GOP.'
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Skittles
(153,226 posts)we need to STOP LEGITIMIZING FOX "NEWS"
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
elleng
(131,202 posts)especially where we know many will tune in.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
barbtries
(28,815 posts)They both speak at venues where fox news reporters can show up. but let's face it, they will take everything said and spin it to their low info, racist audience anyway. they have done so much damage in this country. i say no to giving them air.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Skittles
(153,226 posts)if they could be reached, they would not be watching Fox Fucking News
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
a virtuous position, but let's just face it they're snakes. they have zero respect for opposing viewpoints.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Last edited Sun May 19, 2019, 05:38 PM - Edit history (1)
And so does Warren.
But, who knows whom we might reach if our candidates go on that channel? It might be worth it.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
demmiblue
(36,903 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided