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Paul: Fox News is 'scared of me'
Boston Globe ^ | December 29, 2007 | James Pindell

Posted on 12/29/2007 12:26:12 PM PST by StopTheNAU

PLAISTOW, N.H. -- Ron Paul said the decision to exclude him from a debate on Fox News Sunday the weekend before the New Hampshire Primary is proof that the network "is scared" of him.

"They are scared of me and don't want my message to get out, but it will," Paul said in an interview at a diner here. "They are propagandists for this war and I challenge them on the notion that they are conservative."

Paul's staff said they are beginning to plan a rally that will take place at the same time the 90-minute debate will air on television. It will be taped at Saint Anselm College in Goffstown.

"They will not win this skirmish," he promised.

The Fox debate occurs less than 24 hours after two back to back Republican and Democratic debates on the same campus sponsored by ABC News, WMUR-TV and the social networking website Facebook.

Paul, the Republican Texas Congressman, was wrapping up his final day of campaigning in New Hampshire until the Iowa Caucuses on Thursday.

He spent much of the day campaigning at diners in Manchester and Plaistow and downtown walks in Derry and Exeter.

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


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: debates; foxnews; gopdebates; marines; nh2008; ronpaul
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No Duncan Hunter either....
1 posted on 12/29/2007 12:26:13 PM PST by StopTheNAU
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To: StopTheNAU
"They are propagandists for this war and I challenge them on the notion that they are conservative."

Well, that's good, Ron; they aren't conservative. Thank you for pointing out the obvious.

Why is this man still around?
2 posted on 12/29/2007 12:27:15 PM PST by Terpfen (It's your fault, not Pelosi's.)
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To: StopTheNAU

No need for his “message” to “get out” ~ whatever he says it is, his followers will tell us that it was something else right after he says it.


3 posted on 12/29/2007 12:27:39 PM PST by muawiyah
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To: StopTheNAU

Fox News is pushing Rudy Guiliani, they’re not showing much of Ron Paul or any of the other candidates. Only reason Huckabee is getting airtime is because he’s the current polls leader in Iowa.


4 posted on 12/29/2007 12:29:18 PM PST by xrp (Ron Paul: The RIGHT way to vote for freedom.)
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To: StopTheNAU

So RP is attacking Fox News, just like the rest of the left. Hmmm.

BTW, I’m scared of RP, too. He’s a dangerous nut job.


5 posted on 12/29/2007 12:29:23 PM PST by ozzymandus
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To: StopTheNAU

Are they really scared of RP, or do they think he might be beamed up to the Mother Ship and not be available to appear?


6 posted on 12/29/2007 12:30:03 PM PST by Theresawithanh (This is my tagline. FRED!!!!!!)
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To: StopTheNAU

While I completely disagree with Paul on the war and other issues, I think his presence, as well as those of all candidates running, add something to the debates that is necessary - dissent, strong positions and defense of those positions and accentuated differences. Would allowing Paul to participate catapult him into the front runner? No, but debate is healthy and I hope Fox News allows Paul, Hunter and even Keyes to participate in their debate.


7 posted on 12/29/2007 12:30:03 PM PST by wastedpotential
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To: StopTheNAU

Never confuse fear with derision.


8 posted on 12/29/2007 12:30:08 PM PST by joebuck
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To: StopTheNAU

We mocked the Dems when they refused to go on Fox. Should we be less scornful when Fox refuses to air a candidate whose numbers show him in the pack? Warts and all, Paul should be on the stage with the others.


9 posted on 12/29/2007 12:31:20 PM PST by NativeNewYorker (Freepin' Jew Boy)
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To: StopTheNAU
I'm scared of you too Ron. A loony running for president. Used to be you'd only find those on the left.




U.S. Army Retired


10 posted on 12/29/2007 12:31:37 PM PST by big'ol_freeper (Mitt to supporters: "DON'T TRY TO DEFEND MY LIBERAL RECORD. BELITTLE THEM WITH PERSONAL ATTACKS")
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To: xrp
Fox News is pushing Rudy Guiliani

That's obvious.

I wouldn't vote for this guy if he were the only one on the stage.

11 posted on 12/29/2007 12:31:56 PM PST by dragnet2
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To: xrp
Only reason Huckabee is getting airtime is because he’s the current polls leader in Iowa.

FNC is promoting Huckabee in Iowa as a stalking horse for Giuliani. Everybody knows Huck ain't gonna get the nomination, but he'll make it tougher for the anti-Rudy candidate, which, at this time, looks like Mitt Romney.
12 posted on 12/29/2007 12:32:26 PM PST by advance_copy (Stand for life or nothing at all)
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To: Terpfen
"Why is this man still around?"

It must be an inside job.


13 posted on 12/29/2007 12:33:46 PM PST by I see my hands (_8(|)
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To: StopTheNAU
Nausea = Fear.

Does Ron Paul take other cues from the gay movement?

14 posted on 12/29/2007 12:34:26 PM PST by MrEdd (Heck is the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aren't going.)
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To: StopTheNAU

“Fair and balanced,” my ass.


15 posted on 12/29/2007 12:35:19 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Congratulations Brett Favre! All-time NFL leader in career passing yards)
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To: Terpfen
Why is this man still around?

Because nobody has actually voted yet. After that starts, maybe he can get guest host spots on the View.

16 posted on 12/29/2007 12:35:32 PM PST by Bernard (If you always tell the truth, you never have to remember exactly what you said.)
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To: StopTheNAU

Ron Paul is a kook, but he is close to 10%.
He should be in the debate.


17 posted on 12/29/2007 12:38:18 PM PST by HereInTheHeartland ("We have to drain the swamp" George Bush, September 2001)
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To: dragnet2
"I wouldn't vote for this guy [Rudolph] if he were the only one on the stage."

Ditto that. Rudolph specializes in post-event posturing.

18 posted on 12/29/2007 12:38:48 PM PST by ex-snook ("Above all things, truth beareth away the victory.")
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To: StopTheNAU

LOL! After the way Paul embarrassed himself on MSNBC the other morning with Joe Scarborough, I’m sure FOX will be ringing him up to see if won’t come on and do his clown act for them.


19 posted on 12/29/2007 12:39:03 PM PST by Clara Lou (Thompson '08)
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To: StopTheNAU

20 posted on 12/29/2007 12:39:25 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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