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Donald Trump vs. Roger Ailes: How Fox News Chief Used Debate to Strike Against GOP Frontrunner
The Wrap ^ | 8/7/15 | Jordan Chariton

Posted on 08/07/2015 1:31:37 PM PDT by jimbo123

“There’s very few moments occurring on the network that Ailes doesn’t have a hand in–times that by 100 for a GOP presidential debate,” network insider tells TheWrap.

Donald Trump is no longer sure if “Fox is fair” and network chairman Roger Ailes is certainly listening.

Spurned by the network debate moderators’ tough line of questioning, which included Megyn Kelly asking Trump to defend previous comments about women being “fat pigs, dogs and disgusting animals,” the real estate mogul went on the offensive after the debate.

“I’m not sure that Fox is fair necessarily,” he said, claiming the other candidates told him they were glad they didn’t field the tough questions he did and “congratulated” him. On Kelly specifically, Trump said the Fox News host’s line of questioning was not “professional”and although he can handle tough questions, they should be spread around to all the candidates.

“I’m very surprised at Fox News that they would do that; I would say it’s pretty unprofessional,” he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at thewrap.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: feminist; foxnews; kelly; postfirstgopdebate; rogerailes; rupertmurdoch; trump
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1 posted on 08/07/2015 1:31:37 PM PDT by jimbo123
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People are crazy. Both Fox and Trump got what they wanted out of this debate. Proves they are friends not enemies.


2 posted on 08/07/2015 1:32:31 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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Get over it.

If you can’t handle that without throwing a fit, drop out now.


3 posted on 08/07/2015 1:33:23 PM PDT by GeronL (Phony Crony Trump is a Chump, Cruz is for real, 100%)
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To: nickcarraway
People are crazy.

You'll never be wrong making that statement. Ends the discussion.
4 posted on 08/07/2015 1:35:21 PM PDT by Resettozero
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To: jimbo123

Trumps back tweeting again just now. Going after Roger and Charles.


5 posted on 08/07/2015 1:35:43 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: jimbo123

I’m not sure if this works to Fox’s advantage but on its face I think it works to DT’s advantage, and it could generate some Dem appeal because now there would be common cause against the rabid acrimony Dems have against Fox news. “The enemy of my enemy”, as it were.


6 posted on 08/07/2015 1:35:55 PM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (()
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To: 9YearLurker

Well, so far hasn’t named Roger.


7 posted on 08/07/2015 1:36:11 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: GeronL
If you can’t handle that without throwing a fit, drop out now.

Yes, daddy.
8 posted on 08/07/2015 1:36:25 PM PDT by Resettozero
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To: jimbo123

Check and see how the latest issue of MAD Magazine portrays the Clintons’ on the cover! OMG!


9 posted on 08/07/2015 1:36:34 PM PDT by blackdog (There is no such thing as healing, only a balance between destructive and constructive forces.)
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I don't care what axe you have to grind, but when the axe your grinding interferes with the information from the candidates to the votes, that is not right...

I think if I had fox network I would disconnect it and save my money for something else more enjoyable...

Trump and the candidates didn't deserve this ‘horse and pony’ show that fox put on and neither did the public....

10 posted on 08/07/2015 1:36:43 PM PDT by HarleyLady27 (Trump/Cruz or Cruz/Trump....Make America Great Again....)
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To: GeronL

What various polls say about winners and losers of the first GOP debates (Bad news for Rupert/Jeb)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3321930/posts


11 posted on 08/07/2015 1:37:55 PM PDT by jimbo123
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Clearly the solution to punish Fox for acting like MSNBC is to send in the monthly cable/dish bill at the earliest date.

That’ll show them how mad America is!


12 posted on 08/07/2015 1:38:41 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: GeronL

You’re a one trick pony.


13 posted on 08/07/2015 1:38:56 PM PDT by Eddie01
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Trump should thank Fox. Once again the talk is all about Trump. And no, he wasn't asked tough questions, he was asked gotcha questions. Big difference.

And not just Trump received inane questions. Kelly asking about God talking sounded disrespectful and snarky.

14 posted on 08/07/2015 1:40:44 PM PDT by Jane Austen (Recall Gov. Nikki Haley, aka Nimrata Randhawa)
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To: nickcarraway

Roger Ailes plan worked to perfection

He left the other networks with no substantial questions to ask


15 posted on 08/07/2015 1:41:53 PM PDT by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, .. Iran deal & holocaust: Obama's batting clean up for Adolph Hitler)
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The question is WHY did Rodger Ailes sic his long knives on Trump? Could be because he can't control Trump, that's part of it....another part could be...Jeb is the establishment's favorite....Cavuto gave Jeb a lot of time today. Jeb can be controlled. Apparently so can Fox.
16 posted on 08/07/2015 1:42:39 PM PDT by yoe
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Latest from Trump's Twitter feed, including a retweet from Reince Preibus:

Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 7m7 minutes ago The hatred that clown @krauthammer has for me is unbelievable – causes him to lie when many others say Trump easily won debate.

189 retweets 368 favorites

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Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 8m8 minutes ago

....Dopey @krauthammer should be fired. @FoxNews

190 retweets 340 favorites

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Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 8m8 minutes ago .@FoxNews you should be ashamed of yourself. I got you the highest debate ratings in your history & you say nothing but bad...

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Donald J. Trump ‏@realDonaldTrump 12m12 minutes ago

via Bloomberg: Fox News Couldn't Kill Trump's Momentum, Made Him Stronger @FoxNews @business

http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Fox-made-trump-stronger/2015/08/07/id/667786/ … 224 retweets 400 favorites Reply Retweet224 Favorite400 Donald J. Trump retweeted Reince Priebus ‏@Reince 5h5 hours ago Simply incredible. http://gop.cm/6015B1so3 Last night's #GOPDebate doubled the previous record for most-watched primary debate in history.

17 posted on 08/07/2015 1:44:46 PM PDT by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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To: HarleyLady27

PERFECTLY said. It was a grand joke for Fox’s amusement ... and ends.


18 posted on 08/07/2015 1:46:19 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: yoe
The Wizards of Smart Misjudge Trump - August 06, 2015


19 posted on 08/07/2015 1:46:49 PM PDT by onyx (PLEASE Support FR - GO MONTHLY - Join CLUB 300 - God bless FR's Donors!)
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To: blackdog
Mad Magazine


20 posted on 08/07/2015 1:48:09 PM PDT by yoe
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