Today, Daily Kos founder and publisher Markos Moulitsas applauded the Democratic National Committee’s decision to reject Fox News’ bid to host a Democratic presidential primary debate. Just a few weeks ago, Daily Kos delivered a petition to DNC leadership with more than 100,000 signatures calling for this very decision.
“We are thrilled that DNC chair Tom Perez chose to listen to the grassroots activists that are the lifeblood of the party,” said Moulitsas. “Having Fox News—essentially Donald Trump’s own state media—host a debate would’ve been like having Trump host it himself. There would have been zero upside for Democratic candidates to participate, so it was wise of party leadership to finally listen.”
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