NH GOP Pulls Out of Fox Forum
January 6, 2008
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - (Mediaburn.net) - The Ron Paul 2008 presidential campaign praises
the New Hampshire Republican Party's decision to pull its sponsorship
of the Fox News forum in protest of Fox's decision to exclude
Congressman Ron Paul.
"The New Hampshire Republican Party did the right thing by pulling its
sponsorship for Fox's candidate forum," said Ron Paul 2008 spokesman
Jesse Benton. "Fox News' decision to exclude Congressman Paul is
unfair, but it won't stop Dr. Paul's message of freedom, peace and
prosperity from resonating with the people of New Hampshire."
Today, New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen released
the following statement regarding Sunday's Republican forum on FOX:
"The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary serves a national
purpose by giving all candidates an equal opportunity on a level
playing field. Only in New Hampshire do lesser known, lesser funded
underdogs have a fighting chance to establish themselves as national
figures. Consistent with that tradition, we believe all recognized
major candidates should have an equal opportunity to participate in
pre-primary debates and forums.
"This principle applies to tonight's debates on ABC as well as Sunday's
planned forum on FOX. The New Hampshire Republican Party believes
Congressmen Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter should be included in the FOX
forum on Sunday evening. Our mutual efforts to resolve this difference
have failed.
"While we understand that FOX News continues to move forward it is
with regret, the New Hampshire Republican Party hereby withdraws as a
partner in this forum." Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee
Jesse Benton, 703-248-9115
Mediaburn.net has not endorsed Ron Paul for President, though his participation
is welcome in the 2008 Presidential contest. As a counterpoint to this Fox News
decision, Mediaburn is making a 60 min. New Hampshire interview available for a
limited time on Mediaburn.TV.
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