Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

procon

(15,805 posts)
4. Its remarkable.
Tue Aug 4, 2015, 09:51 PM
Aug 2015

How did the Republicans ever think that allowing a TV network (even one as partisan as FOX), rather than the GOP political party, to pick the debate participants, was a good idea? Networks are in the business of making money, and to do that they need a really great show with lots of controversy and plenty of fighing. FOX is the ultimate ringmaster of this circus, and these clowns will be falling all over themselves to provide viewers with the best comedy show in town.

Still, there's something inherently wrong in letting the manager of cable TV company choose which Republican gets to advance while the also rans are kicked to the curb and will likely lose whatever support and funding they had because no one wants a loser... and FOX has effectively killed their campaigns by branding them as losers. I never thought I'd see the GOP fall this low.


Latest Discussions»General Discussion»So let me get this straig...»Reply #4