The NH GOP comes through! Pt. 3 just posted on RP2008

DonateTilItHurts · Dec 31, 2007

Just posted on RP 2008 pt. 3 describing the NH GOP's declaration that RP should be included.

Fergus Cullen, chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party, issued a press release this afternoon about Fox News' presidential candidates forum scheduled for January 6. His release is below.

We thank Mr. Cullen for his statement today and for his efforts with Fox News.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 31, 2007

Contact: Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party

NH REPUBLICANS: DON’T LIMIT DEBATE PARTICIPANTS

CONCORD – New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen releases the following statement regarding primary weekend debates:

“Limiting the number of candidates who are invited to participate in debates is not consistent with the tradition of the first in the nation primary. The level playing field requires that all candidates be given an equal opportunity to participate – not just a select few determined by the media prior to any votes being cast.”

“Therefore, the New Hampshire Republican Party calls upon all media organizations planning pre-primary debates or forums for both parties to include all recognized major candidates in their events.”

“The New Hampshire Republican Party has notified FOX News of our position, and we are in ongoing discussions with FOX News about having as many candidates as possible participate in the forum scheduled for January 6.”

Bilgefisher · Dec 31, 2007

I think this is due 100% to the response by grassroots campaign. Well done and keep up the pressure until he is invited to attend.

Jaykzo · Dec 31, 2007

Interesting.

I wonder what kind of tricks they'll pull if he actually makes it in to the forum.

PlzPeopleWakeUp · Dec 31, 2007

granny miller · Dec 31, 2007

Very good news

smartguy911 · Dec 31, 2007

Has Fox News Excluded Ron Paul? pt. 3

Fergus Cullen, chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party, issued a press release this afternoon about Fox News' presidential candidates forum scheduled for January 6. His release is below.

We thank Mr. Cullen for his statement today and for his efforts with Fox News.

*****
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 31, 2007

Contact: Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party

NH REPUBLICANS: DON’T LIMIT DEBATE PARTICIPANTS

CONCORD – New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen releases the following statement regarding primary weekend debates:

“Limiting the number of candidates who are invited to participate in debates is not consistent with the tradition of the first in the nation primary. The level playing field requires that all candidates be given an equal opportunity to participate – not just a select few determined by the media prior to any votes being cast.”

“Therefore, the New Hampshire Republican Party calls upon all media organizations planning pre-primary debates or forums for both parties to include all recognized major candidates in their events.”

“The New Hampshire Republican Party has notified FOX News of our position, and we are in ongoing discussions with FOX News about having as many candidates as possible participate in the forum scheduled for January 6.”

source - http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

jblosser · Dec 31, 2007

I know none of you will believe me but this was in the works before you bitched at them, this is why the NH people were saying "they are going to bat for us", etc.

Cleaner44 · Dec 31, 2007

Nice. Throw down the guantlet.

DonateTilItHurts · Dec 31, 2007

The good people of the New Hampshire GOP are trying to show FOX what "Fair and Balanced" really means; I applaud them.

Xonox · Dec 31, 2007

Great news!

devil21 · Dec 31, 2007

Jaykzo said:
Interesting.

I wonder what kind of tricks they'll pull if he actually makes it in to the forum.

It doesnt matter. They never work anyway. That's why their solution was just to exclude Dr. Paul from the forum entirely.

acroso · Dec 31, 2007

link

post a link plz

Charles Wilson · Dec 31, 2007

Bilgefisher said:
I think this is due 100% to the response by grassroots campaign. Well done and keep up the pressure until he is invited to attend.

Absolutely!

0zzy · Dec 31, 2007

Yay, Ron Paul will get 30 seconds of "Civil War?" questions!

liberty_Forever · Dec 31, 2007

Very clever indeed

I do think our efforts to raise awareness are helping.

shadow26 · Dec 31, 2007

DonateTilItHurts said:
Just posted on RP 2008 pt. 3 describing the NH GOP's declaration that RP should be included.

Fergus Cullen, chairman of the New Hampshire Republican Party, issued a press release this afternoon about Fox News' presidential candidates forum scheduled for January 6. His release is below.

We thank Mr. Cullen for his statement today and for his efforts with Fox News.

*****
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 31, 2007

Contact: Fergus Cullen, Chairman, New Hampshire Republican Party

NH REPUBLICANS: DON’T LIMIT DEBATE PARTICIPANTS

CONCORD – New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen releases the following statement regarding primary weekend debates:

“Limiting the number of candidates who are invited to participate in debates is not consistent with the tradition of the first in the nation primary. The level playing field requires that all candidates be given an equal opportunity to participate – not just a select few determined by the media prior to any votes being cast.”

“Therefore, the New Hampshire Republican Party calls upon all media organizations planning pre-primary debates or forums for both parties to include all recognized major candidates in their events.”

“The New Hampshire Republican Party has notified FOX News of our position, and we are in ongoing discussions with FOX News about having as many candidates as possible participate in the forum scheduled for January 6.”

This sounds a bit like 'Clinton-speak'. I hope the grassroots continues with efforts to sponsor a nearby rally on Dr. Paul's behalf; which would probably wind up garnering FAR MORE media attention in New Hampshire than the FOX forum itself.
How many people in NH watch FNC anyway? 10,000? 15,000? Most in their audience are probably neo-cons anyway...no Paul, no viewers.

liberty_Forever · Dec 31, 2007

Right.

I mean they invited all the other candidates , but not Ron Paul. The goal here should be to draw attention to the facts. I personally don't care one way or the other if they let him on their crappy debate, as long as everyone in America knows Fox did not invite him last week, when they invited all the other candidates.

d_goddard · Dec 31, 2007

As one of the "NH people", I believe this level of support from the NH GOP happened because of the amount of vocal support for Dr. Paul and concern about what was going on.

"out-of-state Paulites" were not the only ones demanding an explanation ... plenty of NH GOP party members and officials were, too.

Then again, a number of NH GOP party members & officials are Free State Project members, so perhaps it's not a total surprise

OceanMachine7 · Dec 31, 2007

In our messages, we should now be saying that we want them to follow the NH GOP's advice and encourage them to include all candidates.

liberty_Forever · Dec 31, 2007

Good idea Ocean

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