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Why the RNC Chair is Right to Ditch NBC and CNN Hosting Debates
Townhall.com ^ | August 12, 2013 | Rachel Alexander

Posted on 08/12/2013 6:43:26 AM PDT by Kaslin

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To: Cowgirl of Justice
“Candy, check the transcripts...”

I am still fuming over her unprofessional behavior during that debate.
21 posted on 08/12/2013 7:14:02 AM PDT by jaydubya2
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To: Kaslin

If I were Reince (however spelled), I’d issue a statement to the DNC, the DAR, LWV whoever sets these debates and tell them THIS frigging year, we are going with ALL Fox News moderators - lump it or leave it - we will not be attending otherwise.


22 posted on 08/12/2013 7:16:30 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: t1b8zs

No, Crowley was being Crowley. Mitt Romney had an issue he refused to use, that being the murders in Benghazi condoned by Maobama. The commielibs can play by whatever set of rules they creat, it is long past time for the spineless Republican Party to either clearly lead, or get the hell out of the way.


23 posted on 08/12/2013 7:17:40 AM PDT by RushLake (Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles. (Emerson))
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To: riri
It’s really way past time to stop playing not only by their rules but their entire game structure.

The mainstream media no longer abide by the rules of decency, they are fully vested in the Democratic/Progressive party.

The primaries must be done outside of them because of their condition. Moderators are supposed to be above the fray, but in the last few they have not been. Time to get ones for the primaries that are and get the word out via other means.

24 posted on 08/12/2013 7:18:17 AM PDT by sr4402
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To: Gaffer

It should all be on Fox. Debates should be run on the network with the highest audience ratings and hosted by the top rated talent.

I would settle on the cast of The Five, and that includes Beckel for moderators.


25 posted on 08/12/2013 7:31:08 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (The reason we own guns is to protect ourselves from those wanting to take our guns from us.)
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To: riri
I see you've read this brochure:
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26 posted on 08/12/2013 7:32:04 AM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: Navy Patriot

Seconded.
There’s just too much of a track-record of the Republican Party being “just talk”.


27 posted on 08/12/2013 7:33:13 AM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: Kaslin
The Republicans should focus on creating a favorable "perspective" in their debates. In the recent past the liberal media has set the agenda in the Republican debates in a way that shows conservatives in a negative light. The debates should an opportunity for Republicans to showcase their "brand" and promote their agenda without liberal interference.

People like Candy Crowley and George Stephanopoulos should be nowhere near the Republican debates. Jeepers people, let's control our message!

28 posted on 08/12/2013 7:40:10 AM PDT by Senator_Blutarski
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To: Kaslin

Wasn’t George Stephanopoulos single-handedly launching the Dems “War On Women” strategy enough?????


29 posted on 08/12/2013 7:50:23 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Kaslin

Even an effete, broken clock is right 2x per day.


30 posted on 08/12/2013 7:55:38 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Kaslin

Yes,The RNC is RIGHT about”ditching”debates run by NBC,CNN,etc.,but WHY is it being made”conditional”?Whether or not the MSM make”Glowing Travesty Laden”DOCS. about Madame Shrillary has NOTHING to do with it!!They should”Ditch”them anyway because they have Nothing to gain by participating in them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


31 posted on 08/12/2013 8:17:28 AM PDT by bandleader
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To: Kaslin

In 2016 the Republicans should agree to 4 debates. Then tell the dems that Rush and Hanity will moderate 2 of the debates and you pick who moderates the other two.


32 posted on 08/12/2013 8:34:44 AM PDT by BobinIL
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To: Kaslin; All

I look at it this way...

Those of us who value our time can certainly decide to NOT watch the promotional program(s), (Hillary-fest 2016), that they intend to broadcast on THEIR network...

Why the RNC is wasting their time and publicity in an empty threat (IMO) to networks that are absolutely in the tank for the democrat party is beyond reason, but it is an ongoing RNC leadership/management decision...


33 posted on 08/12/2013 9:13:10 AM PDT by stevie_d_64 (It's not the color of one's skin that offends people...it's how thin it is.)
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To: stevie_d_64

I have no intention in watching the Hillary love fest of these two networks but I agree with Reince Preibus (sp)


34 posted on 08/12/2013 9:29:16 AM PDT by Kaslin (He needed the ignorant to reelect him, and he got them. Now we all have to pay the consequenses)
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To: Kaslin

Me neither...

Remember when we were told as kids that to make “some” annoyances “go-away”...You just simply ignore them...

I know (in this case) its hard to ignore, the networks are going to do what they want to do, why interject your obvious political objections and validate (on the surface)their efforts to prop this woman up???

It feeds their fire...

I believe the party needs to show indifference to the media, and the democrats in general...Why take the bait...

Just my opinion...


35 posted on 08/12/2013 10:29:24 AM PDT by stevie_d_64 (It's not the color of one's skin that offends people...it's how thin it is.)
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To: Kaslin

The primary debates should be organized by the state party organizations. Moderators should be drawn from state party officals, questions submitted by Republican voters. Let CNN or NBC or whoever wants to broadcast the debates free of charge — but there’s no reason their ridiculous TV hosts should be moderating.


36 posted on 08/12/2013 1:10:36 PM PDT by Plummz (pro-constitution, anti-corruption)
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To: Kaslin
Isolate and marginalize the "news" media and they will become irrelevant. Sound like a familiar tactic?

The next conservative President should turn out the lights to the Daily Press Briefing Room and have his Press Secretary just issue press releases to all media, giving priority to those who won't spin them (much), like FOX, Brietbart, Media Research Center, etc.

And don't back down when the lamestream media cry foul!

37 posted on 08/12/2013 6:21:58 PM PDT by jeffc (The U.S. media are our enemy)
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To: jeffc
Isolate and marginalize the "news" media...And don't back down when the lamestream media cry foul! ?

Sounds like our Gov LePage, who recently said while "flying" a fighter simulator, "I want to blow up the Portland Press Herald".

38 posted on 08/12/2013 6:24:41 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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Hey Rennie!

Ska-rew the Hillary promo threat. Tell ‘em no network-run debates period.

Also kill all the open primaries.


39 posted on 08/12/2013 6:28:47 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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