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Monday, April 9, 2007

Obama’s Out…

posted by on April 9 at 14:49 PM

…of a presidential candidates debate sponsored by Fox News and the Congressional Black Caucus. Politico says that means the entire debate, which had become controversial among Democrats because of its association with the Fox network, is now doomed:

Obama is the only member of the Congressional Black Caucus running for President, and his decision allows other candidates to skip the debate without facing criticism that they are turning their backs on a leading black institution.

UPDATE: And Clinton is out, too.

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1

We knew he had the smarts, we are just now learning of his balls. GObama, GO!

Posted by Sam Donaldson | April 9, 2007 3:23 PM
2

You guys are unamerican. Obama is a faggot. Ann Coulter tells it like it is. What's with these homies, dissin' my girl?

Fox News --is-- America. Love it or change the channel.

Posted by Balanced Fairy | April 9, 2007 4:00 PM
3

Who watches Fox News any more anyway? Deadenders, that's all ...

Posted by Will in Seattle | April 9, 2007 5:22 PM
4

John Edwards was the first to decline the Fox Debate weeks ago.
Obama is making a good choice as well.
Hilary should try getting out in front of an issue one of these days.

Posted by Zander | April 9, 2007 6:05 PM
5

But could you just imagine someone like Bill O. asking the questions? Come on, what about the comic value?

Posted by Andrew | April 9, 2007 6:29 PM
6

Only if Stephen Colbert was able to ask questions too. Fair and balanced, right?

Posted by treacle | April 9, 2007 9:18 PM

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