By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/dnc-says-it-wont-partner-with-fox-news-for-upcoming-presidential-debates Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter DNC says it won’t partner with Fox News for upcoming presidential debates Politics Mar 6, 2019 3:10 PM EDT NEW YORK — The Democratic National Committee says it won’t pick Fox News to televise one of the upcoming debates being held for its 2020 presidential contenders. The party chairman, Tom Perez, says he’s concluded that the network isn’t in a position to host a fair and neutral debate. He’s citing a New Yorker magazine article released Monday that details Fox’s relationship with President Donald Trump. Even before the article, some Democratic activists were complaining about the committee’s consideration of Fox as a potential broadcast partner. WATCH: Inside the unprecedented partnership between Fox News and the Trump White House The Democrats have announced 12 debates for later this year, with NBC News and CNN set to broadcast the first two. Fox says it hopes the Democrats will reconsider. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
NEW YORK — The Democratic National Committee says it won’t pick Fox News to televise one of the upcoming debates being held for its 2020 presidential contenders. The party chairman, Tom Perez, says he’s concluded that the network isn’t in a position to host a fair and neutral debate. He’s citing a New Yorker magazine article released Monday that details Fox’s relationship with President Donald Trump. Even before the article, some Democratic activists were complaining about the committee’s consideration of Fox as a potential broadcast partner. WATCH: Inside the unprecedented partnership between Fox News and the Trump White House The Democrats have announced 12 debates for later this year, with NBC News and CNN set to broadcast the first two. Fox says it hopes the Democrats will reconsider. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now