Posted on 12/02/2011 11:26:23 AM PST by maggief
It’s officially a reality television Republican primary now.
Donald Trump is pairing up with Newsmax, the conservative magazine and news Web site, to moderate a presidential debate in Des Moines on Dec. 27.
“Our readers and the grass roots really love Trump,” said Christopher Ruddy, chief executive of Newsmax Media. “They may not agree with him on everything, but they don’t see him as owned by the Washington establishment, the media establishment.”
Mr. Trump’s role in the debate, which will be broadcast on the cable network Ion Television, is sure to be one of the more memorable moments in a primary season that has already delivered its fair share of circus-like spectacle.
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This debate should be outstanding!
Why not have Ashton Kutcher moderate one too? Or Katie Couric? Hell, let Dan Rather and Todd Bridges co-host one.
It's all one big news/entertainment/politics moshpit circle jerk.
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