RENO, NEVADA AND NEW YORK - FOX News, the Nevada Democratic Party and the Western Majority Project have jointly announced that they will host a 2008 presidential debate, which is expected to attract the top Democratic contenders for President. The debate will be presented live on FOX News Channel (FNC) and FOX News Radio on August 14, 2007 in Reno.


In making the announcement, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) said, "This is more great news for Nevada. I'm happy FOX News will be a partner for the August presidential debate. Western issues will be a major focus of this debate in particular. With FOX News as our partner, candidates will have an opportunity to not only speak to Nevada voters, but voters across the West who will be instrumental to electing a Democratic president in 2008."

My question is WHY FOX?

My question for Majority Leader Reid is: Why would you be happy to partner with FOX News for the August presidential debate among DEMOCRATS after FOX catapulted the slur about Illinois Senator Barack Obama attending a madrassa?

Why include FOX, a propaganda arm of the Bush White House, in any activity regarding the Democratic campaign for the Presidency? This seems particularly insulting to Senator Obama.

Please reconsider your decision to partner with FOX News.