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In reply to the discussion: Trump backs out of ABC debate. Says he will debate Harris on FOX News instead. [View all]
blogslug
(39,167 posts)23. Two points from these Variety articles
1. Fox has been negotiating for a September 17 debate. So either he's lying about the date or he can't read a calendar.
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/fox-news-trump-harris-debate-september-17-1236083116/
Jul 24, 2024
Fox News has proposed a new Sept. 17 debate to the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, a sign that TV networks see new opportunity amid a chaotic run for the White House and a desire by both sides to skip around the traditions that have been set in place in the past by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Fox News has proposed a new Sept. 17 debate to the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, a sign that TV networks see new opportunity amid a chaotic run for the White House and a desire by both sides to skip around the traditions that have been set in place in the past by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
2. Fox says they're perfectly willing to mute the mics of the candidates. If that's the "similar rule" LOL
https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/fox-news-harris-trump-debate-muting-mics-1236092956/
Aug 1, 2024
...The Fox Corp.-backed cable-news outlet is vying for a presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and top news personnel say they are willing to consider muting the candidates’ microphones when they are not responding directly to questions. The condition, which has not been traditionally employed, appeared to be a key one that helped CNN land its June 27 debate between Trump and President Joe Biden...
...The Fox Corp.-backed cable-news outlet is vying for a presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and top news personnel say they are willing to consider muting the candidates’ microphones when they are not responding directly to questions. The condition, which has not been traditionally employed, appeared to be a key one that helped CNN land its June 27 debate between Trump and President Joe Biden...
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Trump backs out of ABC debate. Says he will debate Harris on FOX News instead. [View all]
Self Esteem
Aug 2024
OP
His lawsuit against ABC had been filed in March, 2 months before he agreed to that debate, so this is BS.
highplainsdem
Aug 2024
#10
"Conflict of interest". Good one Donnie, that's like your middle name, now STFU.
yonder
Aug 2024
#22
The date is interesting being that CF#45 has to be in NYC Courtroom on the 18th for sentencing .
ProudMNDemocrat
Aug 2024
#31
Notice he agreed with foxnews, not Kamala. Stellar negotiating there Donnie, forging an agreement with the wrong party
unblock
Aug 2024
#32
Everyone will just have to recall his time at the GOP primary debates this year
struggle4progress
Aug 2024
#44
Nope. He doesn't get to dictate shit. Fuck that knuckle dragging bloated bastard.
FlyingPiggy
Aug 2024
#46
Or get that close to the VP. Pretty sure other felons wouldn't be allowed to.
Self Esteem
Aug 2024
#48