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Ninga

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2. It is beyond reason given their track record, that Fox would suddenly become magnanimous

Reply to mtnsnake (Original post)

Wed May 15, 2019, 06:27 PM

May 2019

And fair.

Every perceived "good" a Dem candidate could possible hope to achieve in a Fox Town Hall would be immediately undone by the prime time crazies.

Quite frankly, Liz nailed it in her response.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Do you think it helps our cause if our 2020 candidates accept invitations to do a town hall on Fox? [View all] mtnsnake May 2019 OP

I voted other, it depends on the candidate; his/her policies and how Uncle Joe May 2019 #1

That's true. Different strokes for different folks mtnsnake May 2019 #10

It is beyond reason given their track record, that Fox would suddenly become magnanimous Ninga May 2019 #2

They will twist words and take the interview out of context later.. they are mining for dotard Thekaspervote May 2019 #3

We are not beating back Fox, one way or another. WeekiWater May 2019 #4

It doesn't matter. It's a decision for the candidate to make, if they are confidante Autumn May 2019 #5

IMO, refusing to do one just makes you look scared. Many Fox viewers are NOT trumpers. oldsoftie May 2019 #6

Good points. Plus, refusing might be perceived as you're not so interested in unifying the country mtnsnake May 2019 #9

Anyone who wants to see our candidates Andy823 May 2019 #7

Democrats shouldn't be giving Fox exclusive content... SidDithers May 2019 #8

It legitimizes Fox and it tarnishes the candidate. NurseJackie May 2019 #11

I don't think it makes much difference to the candidates but comradebillyboy May 2019 #12

I think they have a duty to talk to Fox viewers. Hortensis May 2019 #13

"They're running for president of all the people, and Fox is all that some of these people watch." mtnsnake May 2019 #14

I wish someone would go and say, "Nothing I say here tonight will be the truth, rzemanfl May 2019 #15

There are two reasons not to do it madville May 2019 #16

Fox should not be legitimized. djg21 May 2019 #17

Many will change their mind when Biden agrees to appear on fox. nt RandiFan1290 May 2019 #18