January 5, 2008
Posted: 11:55 AM ET

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (CNN) — The New Hampshire Republican Party announced Saturday that it was withdrawing as a partner of Sunday’s primary debate on FOX because of the exclusion of two GOP presidential hopefuls.

"The first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary serves a national purpose by giving all candidates an equal opportunity on a level playing field. Only in New Hampshire do lesser known, lesser funded underdogs have a fighting chance to establish themselves as national figures,” New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen said in a statement.

“The New Hampshire Republican Party believes Congressmen Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter should be included in the FOX forum on Sunday evening. Our mutual efforts to resolve this difference have failed."

Supporters of presidential candidates Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter had complained over the exclusion of both men from Sunday night’s debate, the final faceoff before Tuesday’s primary.

–CNN's Sareena Dalla and Rebecca Sinderbrand

Filed under: Duncan Hunter • New Hampshire • Ron Paul


roger, conway sc   January 5th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Good decision the general election is not until November 2008 and fair is fair if these guys want to run for president as an American citizen they should have that right and being excluded because of their poll status is ridiculous or how they done in the Iowa cacus. Has anyone ever thought of how unAmerican it is to treat a candidate like this and how silly it is to allow Iowa, NH, & SC to choose our presidents…& dont tell me it is all about grass roots, I can make my decision on a candidate without meeting the individual face to face. It is all about the $$$ & the media.

Pippen, Arlington VA   January 5th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

The latest Rasmussen poll for New Hampshire shows Ron Paul polling ahead of Huckabee. He is also polling ahead of Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson COMBINED! Yet Dr. Paul is excluded from the New Hampshire debate and all three of those other guys are in. FoxNews is shameless!

Realistically it probably just helps Paul… but it's still messed up.

Lorenz, Queens, NY   January 5th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

NH poll

Republicans
McCain 31 (+4 vs. 12/18)
Romney 26 (-5)
Paul 14 (+7)
Huckabee 11 (nc)
Giuliani 8 (-5)
Thompson 5 (+2)

Enough said.

Josh Hartman, Folsom CA   January 5th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

This debate has now officially been de-legitimized. Good job Fox. Fair and balanced, right?

M.V.S.   January 5th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I am pleasantly surprised. I don't watch the "FIXED NEWS NETWORK" but I do vote Republican a lot of the time in spite of the close ties of the Republican Party with Fixed News Network.

Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter should be allowed to participate.

Suzanne McHenry   January 5th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I feel this is justified by the GOP to pull out of the debate as FOXNEWS excluded Ron Paul whom beat Rudy in Iowa.

I think CNN has just found a new viewer me :) I expect Foxnews ratings to go down the hill now, and they have themselves to blame for it…I like Lou Dobbs more so anyhows;)

Ron Paul is a constutionalist and it might scare some who want to aviod the hard truths to what is going on in the USA and the World..

Yours Sincerely

A Ron Paul supporter !!

Gloria in Encinitas, CA.   January 5th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I, and I imagine many other conservative, honest viewers are very disappointed to learn that FOX has disqualified these two men from their viewers' observation of them during the upcoming debate. Particularly should Ron Paul have an opportunity to express his views…

Ryan, Overland Park, KS   January 5th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Yeah, Rasmussen is showing Ron Paul in 3rd in New Hampshire and 86% of those voting for him are absolutely sure of their choice…much less so for the other candidates. Fox "News" Channel is a joke. CNN is not perfect by any means, but they've become my choice when it comes to MSM outlets. Way to go NH GOP! Also, Duncan Hunter needs to bow out. While he's in, he should be allowed to debate but he needs to get real.

A.K.   January 5th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I couldn't figure out how Giuliani could participate in the debates and Ron Paul could not. I was wondering how Fraud News could possibly justify not letting Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter participate.

Everybody knows Fox (Fraud News) is biased toward Republicans and only feed their viewers news they choose but I didn't think even Fraud News would have the nerve to block Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter.

I applaud the New Hampshire Republican Party.

Dawn   January 5th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Bravo to the NH GOP! I respect a committee to fight for fair and balanced! Unlike Faux News!

Juli An   January 5th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

AWESOME! FINALLY SOMEONE IS STANDING UP TO THE MEDIA!
After we get out of this war, regain the respect throughout the world and start fixing some of the problems in America - the Media has got to be addressed. The Media has been Manipulating the Election Process from the beginning. They are the onces that have chosen the top 3 candidates in each party by dominating their websites, news broadcasts, etc. with their choices of President. We need to stand up to the media which is corrupt. We have the right to vote and we have the right to hear and see every candidate to make up our own mind. The boycotting of any candidate in a debate is a slap in the face of democracy!

jeremy, las vegas   January 5th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Kudo's to the New Hampshire GOP for pulling their support. Ron Paul was right in saying last week that FOX news were propagandists for this war. As the only Republican Candidate that does not support the war and given his support and fundraising, to not include him is a true travesty for the voters of America.

Let us not forget CNN's refusal to show Ron Paul and his 10% in their pie chart during their coverage of the Iowa Caucus. If while covering New Hampshire's primary they show more than four candidates in the same pie chart they too will be exposed as having alterior motives.

FreedomWon   January 5th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Many thanks to the NH GOP for making this decision. Many of us have been watching with growing alarm how the Media is subverting and undermining the ability for American voters to obtain acurate information in our election process.
This will expose the insidious censorship that is destroying our basic human right to free speech in this country.
What is most disturbing is that we have a corporate media that can state a presidential candidate cannot win before any vote is taken.
I challenge all citizens to examine this decision carefully.
Thank God that information is still free and available through the internet.
The significance of the NH GOP's statement is a monumental uncovering of how the American people are not given fair and acurate reporting.
Follow the money and you will see how entrenched the media is with our goverment.
The real story here is that the mainstream media has not just stated that certain candidates "Cannot win" but rather. "We won't let them win"
Kudos to NHGOP for the courage to do what is right!

Independant, NH   January 5th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

As an independent, I give ALL presidentail candidates serious consideration and never base my vote solely on those who I think can win. I think those who do are allowing the media to choose our president and the direction of our country. I would like to hear from all candidates one last time before I decide who to vote for. I am not sure if I will vote for Ron Paul, however he is a serious candidate in the north east in my opinion and I strongly disagree with fox news decision to exclude him and others from the debates. We can only hope that they won’t filter the internet next.

Juli An   January 5th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

AWESOME! FINALLY SOMEONE IS STANDING UP TO THE MEDIA!

After we get out of this war, regain the respect throughout the world and start fixing some of the problems in America - the Media has got to be addressed. The Media has been Manipulating the Election Process from the beginning. They are the onces that have chosen the top 3 candidates in each party by dominating their websites, news broadcasts, etc. with their choices for President. We need to stand up to the media which is corrupt. We have the right to vote and we have the right to hear and see every candidate to make up our own mind. The boycotting any candidates in a debate is a slap in the face of democracy!

Juli An   January 5th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Notice that this article is HIDDEN! Shame on CNN - This IS news!

Roy, Merrimack, NH   January 5th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I'm an Undeclared voter who will be participating in the Democratic primary. But, I have to take my hat off to the state Republican party for a courageous move to stand up for fair play. I was similarly impressed with Clinton, Obama, and Richardson also advocating opening up tonight's Democratic debate (Edwards was a notable exception).

The media has enough influence over our campaigns already. Letting them choose the participants is simply going too far.

Rick   January 5th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Bravo NH GOP!!

Way to go!

Oscar DeGrouch   January 5th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Bravo to Fergus Cullen, Bravo to the NH GOP and to New Hampshire Republicans. Let Fox News learn what TRUE patriotism is.

And so it begins!

Lisa Salt Lake City UT   January 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Thank You! We want to hear all the voices - not just the ones with money.

L.Step   January 5th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

A rather trivial note, but of some interest. My sister-in-law, who had been a bit doubtful about voting for Paul. The media had told her that he hadn't a chance. But when she found out that FOX NEWS had not invited Ron Paul to their selective "debate" — she became angry and — that did it. She now supports Paul. Saved me a bit of debate with my Sister-in-law! Thanks Fox!

Israel, Denver, CO   January 5th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Fairly Unbalanced.

David   January 5th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

the NH GOP have rly stepped up against censorship. It's time for fair elections to return to the US.

John   January 5th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Fox has been too blatant about it this time. They have angered a LOT of people- Democrat, Republican, and independent. A candidate with so much popular support, who consistently wins online polls, who set the record for single-day fun-raising ($6 million), and defeated Rudy Giuliani in Iowa, CLEARLY deserves to be included in any forum/debate of the candidates. There is a boycott underway of Fox and it's sponsors. Shareholders are selling their News Corp. (Fox) shares at a loss, and they're being inundated with phone and email complaints. They need to understand that the people don't want to be told who to vote for.

Althusius   January 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Inasmuch as Fox News is fair and balanced, I am sure Chris Wallace, Scooter Libby and Bill Kristol will get together and figure this out.

Tim, Minnesota   January 5th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I'm glad the GOP did this. Fox doesn't want to have anyone around who wants to talk about peace. They are war-hungry even though none of the people calling the shots ever served in the military. Fox says it supports the Veterans, well look how they treat Ron Paul, he's a veteran. They are phonies that use abstract patriotism to profit from. Losers

Seth Nadreau   January 5th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I was lured in to the Ron Paul camp by a friend of mine. I was registered Democrat and had been since my 18th birthday and couldn't possibly consider backing a Republican candidate.

That, my friends, has changed. After listening to what Dr. Paul has had to say over the past six months I have changed party affiliations and will be casting my vote to Dr. Paul. It is sad, that FOX News would exclude any candidate, let alone the two that I consider to be the standout change (to steal a word from Obama) candidates.

I have already boycotted Fox News for their offenses to the American people and I will not support their advertisers either. I have sent emails to the owner of Newscorp (Rupert Murdoch) letting him know this, as well.

His email address is RMurdoch@Newscorp.com. Please be polite, but be forthright.

Jon Wallen   January 5th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

I was watching various channels cover the results fo the Iowa Caucus the following day (starting with CNN, my now favorite news network who seems to be doing a very balanced report on the candidates)…my LAST stop was Fox where I usually get a big laugh to start my day off. They were discussing the democratic candidates, and when they showed their list of the winners on the Dem side they showed the top 3 or 4 then flipped over to the rest of the contenders and briefly covered them, mentioning ALL their names. Then they went over to the Republican candidates and only talked about the top four. They never flipped to a graphic that showed the rest of the republican candidates (which would have showed RP in 5th with 10%). They DID mention something about Guliani not doing so well and then went on to something else. I laughed and changed the channel back to CNN to watch REAL coverage of the election. Their outright omissions of anything to do with Ron Paul is childish and pathetic. I am not even going to watch Prison Break (one of my favorite shows) when it comes back on; I'M THAT DISGUSTED WITH FOX.

brian kuszmar   January 5th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I called the NHGOP and asked them to withdraw support for the FOX forum, i am glad to see they did the right thing. I for one will not watch ANY FOX stations, I have also called FOX advertisers with whom i am customer with and asking them to withdraw all advertising from FOX.

Bkusz
Lbts, Fla.

Chad A Blessinger   January 5th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I appreciate the integrity and support the New Hampshire Republican Party, in particular Fergus Cullen, have shown on this issue. I hope Fox will change their plans. They say they do not have enough room for all of them so I suggest they change locations. This should not be that difficult.

Sharon Blanding, TX   January 5th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Cullen and the NH GOP. This move took some courage but it was the only right thing to do.

It was so interesting watching Ron Paul on Bill Moyers Journal last night. Paul has so much class, and even on the numerous times that Moyers gave him the opportunity to say negative things about the other candidates, he did not do it. He responds to the issues in a factual, learned and PRINCIPLED way, and is totally consistent in his constitutional approach to the problems facing our nation.

To have him on the debates would definitely elevate the whole affair and give it a "statemen"quality that otherwise may not be present.

Webber53   January 5th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Hooray for Fergus Cullen and the NH GOP!

Faux News is a travesty!

Thomas A. O'Brien   January 5th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Hurrah for the sound ethics of the New Hampshire GOP and thank you Mr. Cullen! This is a very positive step toward exposing the realities of media mogul, Rupert Mudoch’s propaganda machines. My friends, regardless what side of the political fence you are on – I urge you to permanently boycott Fox News and email their sponsors why. Also, keep your eye on all media including CNN.

If you have ever wanted to “stick it to the man” but wondered just who the “man” is – well Rupert Murdoch is “the man”, so let that power hungry thug know just where he can take it. Stick to him hard!

Fox News has no place in the American media.

Jeff Watters   January 5th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

As a former New Hampshire resident I don't know if Fox News knows what they are up against. New Hampshire is very independent and makes its own way instead of fitting a mold. Fergus Cullen has made the correct decision and should be congratulated for a bold stand against injustice. The question remains if a network owned by Keith Rupert Murdoch (aka Rupert Murdock) who is not an American, should be in control of American politics and the influence the media has over the political process?

Jive Dadson   January 5th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

A large number of GOP state representatives from NH called on the NH GOP to ask the other presidential candidates to boycott. I'll bet that not a one of them does.

Max   January 5th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

A good move towards fairness by the NH GOP. I commend them for this.

ken   January 5th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

It would appear that f-news does not want republicans to hear what Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter have to say. I guess the neocons are afraid that the truth being told is bad for their kind of government!!! Fox news provides everything to grow the best crop of mushrooms, a lot of bull**** and very little light!!!! It would be great to have a government that does the will of the people for a change, instead of knowing what is best for us>

Juli An   January 5th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

This announcement is BIG news and SHOULD be covered nationwide. American Media is Corrupt and We Aren't Going To Take It Any More!

The Media has been Manipulating the Election Process from the Beginning by daily bombarding Americans with THEIR choices and THEIR opinions. Guess what American Media - YOUR Opinions DON'T count! This is the United States of America - NOT the United Media of America!

Hit them where it hurts! Tape every debate and the ones that do not allow EVERY candidate to participate - Write to the Advertisers/Sponsors with a cc to the Television Station - that you are going to boycott their products.

I have to say that John Edwards may not win - but, his message rings true - corporate greed has been running this country - which especially includes the media & they must be stopped!

Maria   January 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I refuse to watch the debate on FOX news - I truly hope
that my fellow Americans will follow this lead

Marco   January 5th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Way to go NH RP. It seems like all of the media markets are trying to hide the surge of support that is building for Ron Paul. I am sadly disappointed in the amount of coverage he is allowed. Here in Raleigh, NC, it seems like the only type of campaign ads that I see around town are for Paul. It is truly a grassroots approach. BOOO to Fox news!!!!

Maria, Dallas Texas   January 5th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

On another note..
I no longer watch Fox news - period!
I have now turned to CNN for fair and balanced

Art , Del Mar, CA   January 5th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Duncan Hunter needs to step aside…What is his point in running??

Danny C TN   January 5th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Way to go NH , Faux news is the biggest bunch of propagandist I know. Ron Paul should be included. He beat out Ghouliani in Iowa and is ahead in NH of several rebubs. Either way I fully support Dr. Paul. I found my line in the sand, have you?
PeacE to you all and I bid you all a good day.

Cameron   January 5th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Good for New Hampshire!

It is absurd that you would keep the Republican who raised the most money in the 4th quarter out of a debate.

Interesting there has been no story on 4th Quarter fundraising numbers, isn't it? Could it be that the other Republicans don't want to admit how badly Ron Paul beat them at the money game?

Angela   January 5th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

WTG NH GOP!! I think that is just great. There is no justification for not inviting Ron Paul. They can get a bigger bus, come on. He polled ahead of Guilliani, you can't invite Guilliani now and not Ron Paul. They really do just think we are stupid sheep.
They have a serious problem here though, and trying to ignore it to go away is just making it worse.

Thanks again Mr. Cullen! Everyone who spent their hard earned money for Ron Paul to have a voice in this Election appreciates you letting Fox know Dr. Paul deserves that voice.

I hope the Candidates follow suit and bow out of this biased Forum, or I think they dare to lose credibility themselves.

David - Oregon City   January 5th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

We have “Breaking News”. Fox News learns it’s head is up it’s backside! Stay tuned for further devilments!

Curt   January 5th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

I understand Fox's desire to have a forum where candidates have more time to answer questions more in depth. But it's pointless to get to know the candidates more in depth so early in the process. Have you ever seen a realty show where the number of contestants starts out as 20, and then the second episode there's suddenly only 8 "to get to know each contestant better"? You would think "Hello, what happened to the 3 or 4 episodes in between??" You never see it!

But Fox is trying to define the election field for themselves, so their ratings will get boosted.

It's their right to do it, because they're not getting any federal funding for this debate. But at the same time, it doesn't mean people can take it lying down. Sell Fox stock, refuse to buy products that are advertised on their network and write those companies letting them know that's the only reason you're not buying their products. The results are already showing themselves, Fox stock price went down significantly, the Fox news anchors even talking about how "mad" supporters are and companies that were mistankely on the blackmail list seeking to get themselves off the list.

And now the GOP chairman in NH has withdrawn his support, good for him! We're all brought up on ideals of fairness and equal representation, it's heart-warming when someone in power acts on these ideals.

Matt, New York, New York   January 5th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

To any Ron Paul supporter, your candidate is an idiot. He plans to bring every single American soldier in Japan, Germany, South Korea and elsewhere around the world, home. What are these millions of troops going to do when Paul cuts down the military? He plans to turn all the navy ships around and return them to port. He wants to dismantle the IRS and dozens of other government funded organizations, firing tens of thousands of employees. With 5% unemployment, where are these fired workers going to go?

Support John McCain and make your vote mean something.

Angela   January 5th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I think it's real interesting that their entire criteria are 2 different polls and 1 states caucus results.

Polls dont mean anything, any 1 state is like 1% of the overall vote. Come on, maybe Fundraising should be added in the criteria hm? A campaign can't go on without money**, that makes it an important factor, doesnt it?

**Unless you're the Huck and can get by with no money by having a dedicated following of Media following you around as you shoot birds out of the sky for holiday fun……….

R. Banks   January 5th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Fox news is wrong to exclude candidates Hunter and Paul. Hunter has now won

delegates in Wy. Paul had 10% of Ia vote.

I did not believe that Fox news would do such to limit the scope of views from the American people.

I have trusted you for my news information. Now you are like the rest!!

Fred C Dobbs   January 5th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Fox News, in case you haven't noticed, has selected Rudy Giuliani and not Ron Paul as the GOP candidate in November 2008.

Have you conservatives not been paying attention to Fox News?

Get over it. If you wanted fair and balanced you wouldn't be watching Fox News in the first place. So suck it up and understand just who runs this show - corporate America.

Oh, you thought the voters decided on the candidates. Go back to sleep.

Quinton   January 5th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

It is sad that we (myself included) feel so great that someone actually stood up for themselves. Thank you NH GOP! Only one state has voted, the nations shouldn’t be so apathetic! I love Iowa and Iowans but they are not wizards of Oz. They get to take the first step of this marathon, but the rest are not up to them. I am waiting for this story to catch fire on CNN and MSNBC, since Fox jumps all over them with accusations of bias. Thanks again NH GOP, sorry about the rant.

Rich   January 5th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

This story should be upgraded from the ticker to a front page story. CNN is sitting on a PR goldmine here!

Stevo   January 5th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Wouldn't run off elections help lesser known candidates have more of a chance in elections?

plev   January 5th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

FOX news needs to correct this mistake. I can see leaving Hunter out, but I don't agree on principle that he should be, but RON PAUL is the only other candidate who has won delegates in Iowas besides Romney and Huckabee. Hunter has won delegates in Wyoming. This is ridiculous.

Plus, Ron Paul is going to destroy Huckabee in New Hampshire.

Anybody who is upset about this should join the Fox News stock dump. People are dumping their Fox news/News corp stock in protest and contacting Fox's sponsors to so they can apply the pressure on Fox as well. See more info at http://www.dailypaul.com.

WAY TO GO NEW HAMPSHIRE GOP… LIVE FREE OR DIE!!!

jhon smith   January 5th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I ALWAYS KNEW THAT FOX FRAUD NEWS WAS THE MOST UNFAIR BIAS NEWS CHANNEL IN THE US. BUT THIS IS CRAZY. HOW CAN RUDY GULIANI CAN BE IN A DEBATE AND THE MAN ALMOST HAS NO SUPPORT IN IAWA EITHE IN NH. THE FOLKS ARE TRYING TO IMPOSE RUDY. SHAME ON YOU GUYS. AMERICAN PUBLIC SHOULD BOYCOTT FOX FRAUD NEWS. RON PAUL IS A RESPECTABLE CANDIDATE AND I BELIEVE HE WILL DO GREAT IN NH.

susan M   January 5th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

To everyone that complains about Fox news, I actually watch this network, and I constantly hear the Democratic point of view. Fox is not bias, they just simply give equal time to BOTH parties, unlike the mainstream media - so it just "seems" unbalanced. What the liberals don't like, is that the Republicans, for the most part, are able to prove that they're right, and prove the liberals to be "out in left field" and out of touch with most Americans. That's why most dems/liberals don't like Fox news. I mean, the democratic candidates won't even go on Fox news and debate! It's a perfect platform for them to reach out to whole segment a voters. I guess they know that their ideas of raising taxes and "forcing" government healthcare (whether you need it or not) and telling us what to eat, how to raise our kids, etc, is a very ludicrous agenda. Have you ever noticed that Hilary, Obama, and Edwards never give any of the detail up about how the plan to provide all these "goodies" for Americans? Think about it folks, nothing is for free….you're paying for it one way or another. Also, consider how shabily all existing government agencies operate, and do you really want your healthcare run in that same way? I doubt it. Republicans by the way, have willingly gone on other news stations for debates on multiple occassions. They actually have plans to put money back into our pockets. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

Bill   January 5th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Finally a decision that demonstrates a party's backbone. The other candidates should do the right thing and pull out of the forum. It is simply not democratic to exclude these candidates and the other candidates should not support such a move.

As for the comment on Guiliani, he's the candidate from FOX News. The entire network has attempted to push him and guess what, he has failed.

Paul is going to go into the convention with about a little under a 1/3 of the delegates from the contests. At said point in time, the Republican Establishment will need to grant Paul the respect he deserves. If not, Ron Paul jumps ship and runs as the libertarian presidential candidate and divides the already fractured Republican party.

Good luck in the fall guys. Can't wait to see President Obama.

Constitutionalist   January 5th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

This is the best news I've heard since I heard Ron Paul was Foxed from the debate. Unfortunately this is going to be transparent to those that aren't hitting web sites and blindly watch the debates without asking why Fox did this. If Fox reversed their decision, I would be most pleased.

Sara   January 5th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Thank God for the NHGOP!!!! Ron Paul is a true American hero and the only hope for our country. He will stop this beautiful country from going down the toilet. He is our country's savior! He will increase the value of the dollar, defend our country without having to go to war everywhere, and give freedon back to the people. WE CANNOT AFFORD NOT TO HAVE RON PAUL IN OFFICE. He is a wonderful man and he has the biggest heart. I wish America could "wake-up" to the facts, and get behind this amazing man.

Charles, Nebraska   January 5th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Perhaps now folks will begin to recognize that Fox is not politically conservative, just as the modern Republican Party is not conservative. They are nothing more than Republicans, who have amply demonstrated their disdain for fiscal conservatism and for the Constitution. They have also demonstrated that the national interest is no longer a top priority — the moneyed interests that apparently own the Republican Party come first. As a result, in order to make those folks even more obscenely rich than they already were, we launched our nation's first pre-emptive war, paid no more than lip service to national security and border control, exported American jobs, restricted American liberties, and deepened our debt so far that we are perilously close to being at the mercy of such enlightened foreign governments as the People's Republic of China. Fox and other apologists for the modern Republican Party have disgraced the label of "conservative," and their exclusion of genuine conservatives like Dr. Paul only confirms that. Perhaps now conservatives will finally wake up and kick Fox to the curb.

Jose Mora   January 5th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Fox News has now lost even the pretense of fairness. By excluding Ron Paul from the forum, they have chosen to permanently exclude themselves from my family's living room.

I appreciate CNNs willingness to report this.

Steve   January 5th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Um, the Democrats already refused to participate in the Faux News debate…so what do you mean, "finally someone stands up to the media"?

Ken, Suitland MD   January 5th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

You repubs used to love the unbalnced fnn. Now you don't, because they used against one of your own the same strong-arm, arrogant tactics that the whole party is now known for. BOOHOO. The party is corrupt and so are the people supporting it, with fnn at the front of the line. The repub party has defined itself to be the WAR party and clearly doesn't want any nay-sayers in the party. You guys used to love your "party discipline", well go ahead and enjoy it now!

If Ron Paul really stands for change, let him stand with the party that is REALLY for change. He should have switched to be a dem. You repub party loyalists who are now trying to think for yourselves are going to get your butts handed to you by the very party elite that you supported over the last decade.

I have no sympathy for you guys or for Ron Paul. Both Ron Paul and you guys have voted against your own self interest and this county's greatness for too long now.

Change your party or get out of the way!

Patty D.   January 5th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Is Faux News biting the hand that feeds them? By not having Ron Paul in the debate they are alienating a portion of their right-wing base. Between this and Billo's nuclear moment at the Obama event, Faux News is becoming down right sad.

George, Billerica, Mass.   January 5th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

You'd have to be completely ignorant to think that Paul could not in New Hampshire ("Live Free or Die", remember) place third, or second, or gosh maybe even first if enough independents show up. But Fox is for the GOP establishment (i.e., government involvement in economics when it benefits corporations and wealthy individuals). They can't buy Paul so they want to bury him. Simple as that.

Al, Vancouver, Canada   January 5th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

So much for the democracy and the land of free.

Jose Mora   January 5th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

PS - I have formally requested that Direct TV remove Fox News and its affiliates from my programming. Suggest others do the same. Also, even though Ron Paul IS included in the South Carolina Fox News debate, unfortunately I will not be watching it because Fox News will not be an option on my TV channel listing. Advertisers please take note.

Balloon Maker   January 5th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

They even tried to claim it was because they don't have enough space around their table. Pull up a chair, morons. Hopefully, this just attracts more attention to Ron Paul, a man with more integrity in his little finger than all those other blow-hards combined.

Alec P   January 5th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Thank god, no coverage is better than biased coverage.

granny miller   January 5th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Republicans need to stick together on this.

The issue is now about corporate media trying to limit and influence the discussion and debate within the GOP and Fox News is depending upon back biting and pettiness within the GOP.

All GOP candidates should boycott tomorrow evening's "discussion" if Ducan Hunter and Ron Paul are excluded.

JDK   January 5th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

this is utterly disgusting that they won't let ron paul in the debate.

RON PAUL 2008

Candice   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Ron Paul's basic message is to get back to the Constitution and let's bring our boys home!! his message is of peace and love; the only reason Fox News excluded RP is because they are scared!! Ron Paul IS a true R3VOJUTIONIST!!

Terri, Knoxville, TN   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Fox will never get me to watch them again. It will be hard to watch the debate on fox on Jan. 10th in SC.

john gallus   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

this is a travesty. if this had happened a hundred years ago, there would be people with pitch forks in the street. Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter deserve to be in the debate. This further shows what Faux News is all about. and frankly this is how the corporate media does their part in swinging elections one way or another…

Forest Green   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I tried to send the email below to Murdoch's address quoted previously but it was rejected. I'll try to send it to Fox News.

I strongly object to Fox News' arbitrary decision to exclude Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter from the upcoming debate.

Truly stupid management. Could only make people angry. Would make no one happy except perhaps Romney.

NH GOP decision was correct in abandoning your network.

Is anyone in charge over there?

Karina De Beers   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

It's outrageous, whether one is a Ron Paul supporter or not, that some arbitrary conditions are created to decided who can and cannot participate in a discussion between actual presidential candidates. It is obvious to all that Fox News is in bed with the special interests who wish us to continue the atrocities of illegal preemptive war, and for that, I hope they perish in hell.

Regards,
Karina De Beers

mike fusselman   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I used to love watching Fox, and i tried to ignore their bias. Ron Paul dominated all the other Fox debates, they dont want that to happen with this forum. This is their way of censoring a voice that many Americans want to hear!

Walter   January 5th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

This is a reasonable position for the GOP party to take. It is too bad that they did not feel this way initially. Fox News needs to learn that they can no longer decided for the people. They work for us. Too often, it seems, the media (and the government) forgets this fundamental fact .

Patrick Meade   January 5th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Well hmmm…. Faux news has been in the pocket of the council on foreign relations people from the get go…So what should we expect? They are scared of Ron Paul, and rightfully so! Thank you for your time.

olympia flaherty   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This is a blatant attempt by FOX to manipulate the Republican cadidates exposure. I guess Ron Paul is far more threatening than you would think for them to go to the extreme of excluding him from the debate

j   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Faux News Channel.

Though I must say, it's not like CNN or MSNBC is a gift from god.

Anthony   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Yes!!!!! There is hope! I'm so glad that not every establishment is corrupt!!!!

Lowranzy W.   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

It just shows that Fox is bias and that they aren't reliable for the full coverage of situations. It shows their true colors and that they are not worth watching.

Jen   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I think that Ron Paul should be included in this debate. I don't want Fox to choose who I have an option of hearing from, because we all have the right to hear from EVERYONE running. That is what a democratic election is all about.

WILLIAM RICKETTS   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

MORE AND MORE, PEOPLE ARE REALIZING THE CENSORSHIP IN THE MEDIA!!! NO MORE!! WE AS RON PAUL SUPPORTERS WILL UTILIZE LOCAL NEWS PAPERS AND GRASS ROOTS METHODS TO SPREAD THE WORD!

GO RON PAUL!!

david   January 5th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

It's Fox's loss. The people already know they're worthless fear mongers who can't accurately report the sky being blue without it being under threat from terrorists. Then ol' billy has to call god stupid because he wants a green sky. Fox started going downhill a long time ago, they are just starting to feel the impact.

Corinna Cooper   January 5th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

I like what Ron Paul has to say, and I think it is wrong to not include him in the forum. Fox News has an agenda and anyone who speaks against it is not going to get a "fair & balanced" shot on their network. Ron Paul speaks for me and many other Americans. Fox news can't stop this freedom and liberty movement.

greg   January 5th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

fox news they report and decide! hey if they would just report we could have info to decide for ourselves!

Mr. Jon D. Evers   January 5th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Fox is pro war…maybe they are in too deep to support Mr. Paul? Who really owns and runs Fox and what is their real agenda? Not fair and balanced! That is for sure! But they have not had a reputation that reflects their slogan for some time…maybe they should just change their slogan?

mike   January 5th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Fox journalistic integrity: 0

Mayda Tress   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I have been voting in elections since 1972 and this is the first time that I have supported a candidate with cash donations. I believe the message that Ron Paul has is vital to the future of our great country. He needs to be heard. He is the only one who is speaking the truth. I have also watched Fox News as my source of news for awhile….but no longer. I for one am doing more reading and researching of the candidates without the interference of the constant drone of the media. I do not know as much about Mr. Hunter but both of these candidates deserve to be heard.

dan   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

All we want is a fair share of media time for everybody!

Keith Lutz   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Simply a case of Fox TRYING to shape the country to what THEY feel is best for us. Well, the sheep are starting to realize this. Fox just might get trampled by the herd. Checked their stock losses lately? If nothing else the threat of a boycott makes investors and advertisers scared.

Ben   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

This is supposed to be America. Each candidate should be allowed to voice their opinion. Every citizen has a right to hear from each of them as well.

Christine   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

If the Farce News Network believes they are so completely qualified to select presidents, perhaps they would prefer to leave the American people out of it and achieve their long held desire to create one nation, under Fox, without liberty or justice for any.

matt   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

censorship is the american way for fox (they disgust me to no end)…….they think all people are naive and gullible. PAUL WILL PREVAIL.

miguel hernandez   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

where can i begin? when my family moved from mexico to the land of opportunity i thought that this country stood for freedom justice equality honesty and integrity. but when i see what FOX has done and is allowing to do shames me to be an American. it seems that some one does not want the country to hear his message's that are already spreading like wildfire's on the internet.

Jake   January 5th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Props for pulling support of the debate.

Boycott Fox News advertisers and let them know that we will not sit idly by and watch a media outlet attempt to manipulate the presidential elections.

Ron Paul is the only candidate who will take our country in the right direction.

Spread the word and make sure that you are registered to vote and show your support in the state caucuses and primaries.

Phil E. Drifter   January 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

They must be really afraid of him if they refuse to allow him to take part in the televised debates.

'Freedom of the press' my arse.

Steve   January 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Fox News is scared of Ron Paul due to Ron being anti-war and pro-constitution because God forbit if Ron Paul isn't another George W Bush clone like a few other canidates. WAKE UP FOX YOU WANT THE TOP 5 RON PAUL FINISHED IN IOWA IN THE TOP 5 AND RUDY DID NOT!!!

Michael   January 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Shows just how "Fair and Balanced" Fox is to exclude a top-tier high caliber candidate like Ron Paul from the debate.

How ridiculous can they be!? The biggest money winner, who has received over 10% of the votes in Iowa where he was virtually unknown and received no press coverage, who wins almost all online straw polls who's name is Ron Paul is not invited to the debate.

For Fox to say he is not a leading candidate really makes for deserving of the FAUX spelling of their name.

Jason   January 5th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Fox News has been pulling this crap for some time now. They think they can just exclude or ignore Ron Paul and he'll simply go away. The fact still remains that Ron Paul is still a very viable part of this race and no amount of nay saying done by Fox News is going to change that. Anyone who knows anything about our media knows that Fox News is a shady organization. All that's happened now is CNN has covered this nonsense and Ron Paul is getting coverage elsewhere. He's still going to debate other places and he'll still show the rest of the world why he should be the president.

Alex L.   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Put simply, the "fair and balanced" slogan Fox gives themselves is complete bologna. They lean towards the right, which is the wrong right. Neo-cons run the station, and they're afraid of Paul's message. Small government is a scary idea in the eyes of of BIG corporations.

Chele   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

It is a very sad day when big money can keep TRUTH, HONOR and INTELLIGENCE out of the media.

RON PAUL 2008!!

dang huy   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Bravo to Fergus Cullen for having the courage to do the only right thing there is to do in this type of situation! I hope this serves as a reminder to the RNC of what they are and who they serve!

Jeff   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

It is disappointing to still be in the dark as to why they are excluded, and as to why the State's party could not communicate effectively with Fox News. This issue has certainly affected the credibility of the forum, and it does so begrudgingly. This could have been an excellent example of equality in our political system.

Michael Dane Petersen   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

It is "unfair" and "unbalanced" for Fox to exclude 10th Term Congressman & Republican GOP candidate Ron Paul from the "Fox News Forum" Sunday night. Ron Paul is placing third in New Hampshire at 14% in the current Rasmussen poll. This past Monday I contacted Direct TV and had them remove any channels that are Fox or affiliated. Furthermore, I informed my entire family to dump their Fox/News Corp. (NWS) stock. Fox News is weak, tired & old. The internet is KING and Americans are waking up in drastic numbers and seeking the truth on the net.
Find out about Ron Paul on Google, YouTube and MySpace. It's worth your time and money.

Chris   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Fox News has once again proved to the world that it is anything but fair and balanced. Instead of being a legit news network, it is a collection of propaganda, distortions, lies, and fluff perpetuated by the elite smut peddler thugs they call journalists. Thanks to fox, Bush still has a 20% approval rating. Fox News needs to be dismantled and taken off the air once and for all. They would have been perfect in Germany in the late 1930's.

Watch to youtube and watch "Outfoxed- Rupert Murdochs War on Journalism"

Rachel Scott   January 5th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Ever since the false Press Conference FOX NEWS held during the California wildfires, I have lost more and more faith in that network. CNN and other sources have a great opportunity to completely wipe Fox off the map.

Ron Paul is a very legitimate candidate. Our Constitution allows for We the People to OVERTURN a corrupt government, so if Ron isn't allowed in.. We'll just have to take the Constitution into our own hands. Not a threat in the slightest, just letting folks out there know that WE KNOW OUR RIGHTS!

thanks, and vote for Ron Paul

Jon   January 5th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

by Fred C Dobbs
"Fox News, in case you haven't noticed, has selected Rudy Giuliani and not Ron Paul as the GOP candidate in November 2008.

Have you conservatives not been paying attention to Fox News?

Get over it. If you wanted fair and balanced you wouldn't be watching Fox News in the first place. So suck it up and understand just who runs this show - corporate America.

Oh, you thought the voters decided on the candidates. Go back to sleep."

Your negativity helps no more than our positive efforts, and the only thing you can concentrate your negativeness on is the people who are trying to change things. You suck it up, and accept what you know and CHANGE it. You are nothing more than a hallowed out clone that only wishes to hallow out others.

Wake up from your daydreaming.. or should I say sun-lit nightmare.

Dang   January 5th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

lol…I feel like some of the RP people will start to take up arms just like our nation once did in their revolution. It's getting there, and i hope it doesn't get to that point but you never know what will happen when the media silence our voice.

Dawnn   January 5th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

All the candidates should be have the chance to speak,
and be HEARD!!!

I for one am tired of others deciding everything for us.
Let the people decide.

The people want to hear what everybody has to say,
not just the peope with the most money.

J.Z.H   January 5th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Good job, NHRP! It's great to see people standing up for what's right. Faux News is a sham. Fair and balanced? What a joke!

Ess Dub   January 5th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

kudos to the NH GOP for standing up to fox.
RP 08

Matt Rusin   January 5th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

It's obvious that FOX NEWS just won't let Dr. Paul in the debate because he's going to bring up issues everyone else is affraid of talking about(including FOX). They say it's because he isn't doing good enough in the polls…. Come on… does anyone really believe this?? He did much better in Iowa than other candidates that ARE being included and made HISTORY in American politics by raising over 6 million dollars in 24 hours. To me, this just illuminates the fact that FOX NEWS is a true propaganda machine. LET THE TRUTH BE HEARD. GIVE AMERICA A CHANCE!! Ron Paul Revolution

ABCDEFU FOX   January 5th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Since our comments will never effect Fox Noise and their BIASED opinions, we should boycott only the MAJOR sponsors of said Faux news. Thanks CNN for at least giving us a forum to vent our angers. Hey Wolf, I propose that if Ron Paul becomes our next President, you shave that squirrel off your face. DEAL???

Paul   January 5th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Kudos to the NH GOP for standing strong. Other Fox viewers should look at what this company is providing. We will show you the candidates we want you to see, the others don't exist. I encourage all who believe in unbiased media coverage to boycott Fox and it's sponsors. We the people can make a difference!

Don Henry Ford Jr.   January 5th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

It's awful early for a media corporation to be deciding who and who isn't a legitimate candidate, especially when the candidate in question outpolled Rudy Giuliani in the Iowa caucuses, and has raised more money than the rest from small groundswell sources.

Ron Paul, in my opinion is the only candidate in the Republican party with a fresh vision for America.

Chris C   January 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

This was the right move by the GOP!!

http://www.ronpaul2008.com

Brian carpenter   January 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Ron Paul finished better in the Iowa cacus than some of the candidates participating in the debates. I think John Mayer says it best in his song waiting on the world to change.

and when you trust your television

what you get is what you got

cause when they own the information, oh

they can bend it all they want

Ron Paul = Freedom

Wake up America!

James   January 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Fox News Network
"We said no Ron, its our birthday and your not invited " what kind of babies are they at Fox!

Ron Paul should be there.

What does FOX have to loose, and why do they want to exclude Ron Paul?

They just aggravate the hell right out of me! They push my buttons! always

Daniel, Wichita Ks.   January 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Good Call New Hampshire. Screw Faux News.

Chris Thornton   January 5th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I'm a Conservative first, and Republican second. And I must say i'm getting tired of Fox News and Conservative talk radio trying to persuade me to vote for certain candidates. Glenn Beck says Ron Paul is crazy and hasn't got a chance. Sean Hannity is pushing Mitt Romney hard and heavy. Only Rush Limbaugh has the intelligence to not back any one candidate before the official nomination.

Also, if Fox News was truely "fair and balanced", they would make the effort to include ALL Republican Presidential nominees in the forum. Not just the ones that Fox News considers "top contenders". I'm at the point that I don't care to watch Fox News anymore, or listen to Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity anymore.

There is only ONE candidate that truely fits the Conservative mold, Ron Paul. And yet, none of the main stream conservative talk shows or news channels are giving Dr. Paul any credit as a viable conservative Republican Presidential candidate.

Danielle Cara   January 5th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Awesome! No one should be excluded because someone ( or a group) doesnt agree with their stand! I will no longer watch Fox News because of this. They have made clear that their agenda is more important then whats right. But no worries! Ron Paul is still gaining momentum without the help of Fox.

Karri Steed   January 5th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

We are sending young men and women to Iraq to die or have their limbs blown off under the guise of establishing democracy and yet we don't have it here. I think of times I have seen soundbytes of propaganda on other "less civilized" countries and their fixed elections and controlled media and thought I lucky I was to be an American citizen. Then I woke up and realized the world is doing the same thing to us, only most of us are so brainwashed to even see it. What is happening here is disturbing and overwhemingly frustrating. It is unfair and disillusioning.

Adolph Ghouliani   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Does this mean we'll have to all huddle around one podium mic?

Craig Merrihue   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Althought registered Democrat, and planning to vote for Barak Obama in California's primary, I recognize the unique and high calibre campaign Ron Paul is bringing to this election. I couldn't agree with the New Hampshire Republican party more. This first-in-the-nation primary offers almost any candidate serious about the issues an opportunity. Fox is acting on behalf of corporate fascism.

Brandr   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I will not be watching the Fox Debate.
It is clear that they are showing a bias.
It is only fair to let all the candidates speak and let US decide who to exclude….by the vote.
My hats off to the Republican Party for taking this stand and CNN for reporting it.

Christian   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Didn't Congressman Dr. Ron Paul beat Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani by a 3-1 margin in Iowa? If Fox (News Corp) doesn't ban Giuliani from the debate, then we've got another perfect example of how Corporations run the U.S. Government.

Watch Bill Moyer's Journal from last 1/4/08 - http://www.pbs.org/moyers/ for more on how Corporations try to control who our President will be.

Zach Pleau   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Ridiculous that the "Fair and Balanced" network wouldn't provide Ron Paul with a fair and balanced opportunity to participate in the debate.

Eric Downer   January 5th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Another example how the media attempts to make the news instead of just reporting it as if anyone is fooled .in my view this exclusion is going to back fire and help Ron Paul as voters will be angered and motivate them to turn out for him ..

Alexi   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Dont pay attention to faux news. Dont watch it. When one of those retards at the news station say anything stupid just to get attention so they can get ratings, dont pay attention cause the anchors there are not creditable at all. Than the problem will go away, faux news will finally go away.

RedDelPaPa   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Faux news is beyond a joke. And so is ABC, CBS, and CNN. "All" of the mainstream media outlets are a complete fraud.

Ian   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

A true shame.

Don   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

The MSM has shown it's evil intent. They want to dictate to us, the American people, who we want to vote for. Just the fact that they dare to stage such an "event" in public completely destroys what little street cred, that MSM might have had left.
Faux News is only one of them. I see how the so called "talking heads" talk their BS, and are so careful to avoid mentioning their disfavored candidates.
I am sickened by this corporate media's pretense. They should just admit that they are not "news" and not anything other than a powerful voice for an unelected President, while instrumental in destroying our entire system of democratic action.
Of course, we know that MSM has it's own lobbies, and caters to this corrupt process. They don't report what really goes on, and they really don't care about Americans, other than what they can sell to us.
I am sick of them. I no longer watch TV news, and recently have become bored with their fantasy channels, as well.
All of it, is with an agenda. They are always selling propaganda.

Tyler   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Three cheers for the NH GOP!

It should be obvious that the Fox News network isn't worth watching anymore. I had been a viewer for a long time but I now believe they aren't putting the American voter first in this debate.

Alex, Richmond VA   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I think the NH GOP absolutely made the right choice. The Granite State has a huge libertarian population and its motto, "Live Free or Die," reflects that. I've heard that Bill Clinton, while campaigning for his wife, even skipped a scheduled appearance at Murphy's Tap Room in Manchester because he saw too many Ron Paul supporters milling around after a Ron Paul appearance.

eric b   January 5th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Is anybody suprised that Fox news is going back to their old hat of tricks to pull out yet another manipulative, executive, overpowering tactic to pull the curtains over the Ron Paul campaign, which has arguably picked up the most momentum in the past month…this is about as Un-American as it gets and it's nice to see i'm not the only person disgusted by this…

Bryan Duke   January 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Go Ron Go
Ron Paul!!!!!!!

Amber   January 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Good for them! Everyone who is running deserves an equal opportunity, as well, I was always under the assumption the news was to be unbiased and kept free of personal feelings/belief/interests.

Jordan Amanns   January 5th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Do you all even care about whats best for our country or just your pockets$$$??

Jon   January 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

It is beyond understanding how Fox News could exclude Ron Paul, who is polling higher than Thompson, Huckabee, and Giuliani, and has raised millions of dollars for his campaign.

Fair and Balanced? Perhaps they need to change their slogan. But then again, at the rate they are going, it may not be necessary because they are sinking faster than Bush's approval rating, who they are nothing more than a cheerleader for.

Mark G.   January 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Never has Faux News, in my opinion, shown their truest colors up until the moment they barred Congressman Ron Paul from their debate. I saw this coming a mile away from the last Republican Debate in NH Fox hosted last year, when Ron Paul was declared the winner of that debate by Interent polls and when Congressman Paul was able to silence the facist commentator Sean Hannity (from the show Hannity and Combs) immediately in the after the debate.

Everything that needs to be said has already been said about the apathy that Faux News portrays in trying to report what is newsworthy. This is was the News Organization that delcared George W. the winner first and prematurely in the 2000 election (even though Gore won by popular vote). Irresponsible media and journalism needs to be dealt with. Fight the advertisers. Join the support for the NH RNC in helping it to pull its sponsorship of the debate. Even if you do not support Ron Paul's campaign…..support what is right, what is fair, what is constitutional! Everyone has a right to be heard and to speak. Just because Ron Paul isn't 't golfing buddies with the Faux News chumps does not mean he can't be heard in a state where he is favored to be in the Top 3.

Bring Back the Constitution….Start the Revolution!

Sean   January 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

This is the final nail in the Fox News credability coffin.

Sorry I didn't realize "fair and balanced" was tongue in check!

I guess the joke is on us…I'd love to see em crash and burn.

shane   January 5th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

This is BULLS**T! Ron Paul is the real deal in a field full of pandering jerkoffs (McCain not included in that comment). They're just keeping him out to keep him from getting any more press than he's already gotten - they're scared people might hear his message and realize that there's actually a candidate out there worth voting for (again, McCain aside).

What more would you expect from FAUX news corp.

Rupert Murdoch is an evil abomination that should be… well… eradicated.

Nick C.   January 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

The neocons are scared of Ron Paul's policy on Iraq. Many republicans such as myself are sick of the money and blood being spent on Iraq. The fact that Ron Paul doesn't drink the "we fight them over there so we don't have to fight them over here" kool-aid is probably why he isn't invited to this debate. Maybe the reason they fought us over here on Sept. 11th is because we've been meddling in middle-eastern affairs since the 60's, as far back as deposing the shah of Iran.

Ron Paul preaches what I was taght in the 4th grade; Stay out of entagling alliances!

Bill M.   January 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

It's really pathetic that Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter are not being allowed to participate in the Fox "Forum".

First, Fox claims to be "fair and balanced". Second, candidates are supposed to be guaranteed equal air-time. Third, we are supposed to be part of a Constitutional Republic wherein a democratic process is supposed to take place. Finally, the "media" is supposed to take part in reporting the news. Not creating it or influencing elections.

Is our Republic "dead"? Are we falling into the same trap the Romans fell into in 48 CE? We must, as citizens, be watchful and astute guardians of our Republic so that it is not taken away from us. As Ben Franklin once said when asked what kind of government we were given after the Constitutional Convention: " A Republic-If you can keep it"… Can we keep it? I certainly hope so!!!

zach counter   January 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

fox news sucks!!!

James   January 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

I'm proud to be a Republican living in New Hampshire. The NH GOP has made the right decision!

RustyO[918]   January 5th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Congrats to he New Hampshire Republican Party for having the backbone to stand up for themselves.

It such a shame on how low the Fox news network has sank.

Kyle J   January 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Seems to me that most of the people where i live ARE Ron Paul supporters, I dont see how he isnt showing up the polls. I live in the midwest where people are very pro-war conservative and he is more popular than Huckabee and Thompson which are the only candidates that i hear people talking about besides Paul. I dont think these polls are correct saying he is at 5%, It seems more like 25-35% and half of which are Very strong supporters.

Jonathan   January 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Thank you to the New Hampshire Republican Party for pulling its support for the FOX GOP debate. Fair and balanced FOXNEWS? I dont think so. Ron Paul for President in 2008!

Tod Hunter Foulk   January 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

when u can't beat them………villify, ignore, and dismiss them!
no point lying to my child any more about how our democratic process is the best and most fair in the world.

not that diebolt didnt teach her the converse already.

Jon   January 5th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I am personally boycotting Fox and all of those who sponsor such filth. Fox has really shown us all what their true agenda is, and that is to propagandize the American people! Fair and balanced my @ss!

chris   January 5th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Shame on you. Ron Paul is the only canidate that stands up for America.
Please listen and read about Ron paul. Check out the others and you will find they are bad.

Vaccination Nation   January 5th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I am furious that FAUX NEWS did not include Ron Paul in the debates. Just goes to show that Ron Paul scares them to death. Oh by the way…Since Kilmead and Dussey made fun of the college kid that got tasered…."Don't Tase Me Bro" …..I don't watch FAUX NEWS anyway. Sometimes I just cannot believe how horrible people are. I want to thank CNN Headline News and Glenn Beck for giving Ron Paul an hour on Becks show and ask them to do that again.

Cliff   January 5th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

In my opinion maybe Iran should invade us and give us some of that 'democracy' we are always bombing other countries about.

Lee Fisk   January 5th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

It's repulsive that they would censor Ron Paul in such a malicious manner. Dr. Paul has raised more money in fundraising than any other GOP candidate, is the most consistent, has never accepted money from Lobbyists, and has the fiscal education and background to fix this nations failing economy. A true defender of the Constitution, given the nick name of Dr. No on Capital Hill. Fox is doing nothing more than embarrassing itself, and tarnishing its reputation; and for what? To stack the deck in favor of one of 'their' guys? It's repugnant.

Josh   January 5th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I am a Nielson houshold and every since I heard Faux News was excluding Ron Paul I've had my T.V. on CNN almost non-stop. In the past I would watch Faux News (for entertainment purposes of course) but never again. I have also called Fox News sponsors and told them why I would no longer purchase their products and services. I also canceled my Nextel account and told them why I was doing it!

Breane D   January 5th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I'm glad to hear that the NH GOP withdrew their support for the Fox News Forum. All candidates should get an equal opportunity to share their political views with the American people, and that should include Ron Paul and Duncan Hunter. Fox News' "Fair and Balanced" theme is nothing but a gimic to get viewers to tune in.

johanna   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I can only imagine where Ron Paul would be in the polls if he was getting as much face time in the news as some of the other canidates are getting. The media plays such a HUGE roll in politics, and who is heard about more or less. Lets just hope things turn around for Mr.Paul- I'm not sure I could handle another president that "Wears his religion on his sleve" like Huckabee. Separation of church and state-what ever happened to that?

Amy Karns   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I feel proud of the NH GOP for taking a stand against this corrupt action by Fox News. I wonder who bought out FOX?

Brandon   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Is anyone surprised by FOX? FOX will always run things its way, and say what it wants to hear. Thank God it's only begun!

RON PAUL REVOLUTION - 2008!!!

DT, Comstock Park, MI   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It's about time someone stood up and stated that all candidates should deserve equal time, so that the voters get a true chance to decide, not FOX News, News Corp., or the Bill O'Reilly's, et al. of the world.

No matter which candidate a citizen supports, we should all agree that every candidate deserves the chance to show us who they are, so that we as voters get to make a real decision, not one based on what the media, polls, etc. tell us. That is what ought to make a democracy, and it's a shame that many media outlets do their best (or should we say their worst?) to ensure we hear their views, rather than giving us an unbiased chance to make decisions and create views of our own.

Thomas   January 5th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It's not like anyone takes Fox seriously anyway.

Mike Chase   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

It's encouraging that there has been a response to this type of exclusion. I could understand the exclusion of a candidate such as Duncan Hunter, cenrtainly Mike Gravel or even Dennis Kucinich, but for a candidate with such justified and obviously supported views as Ron Paul - it seems dangerous to true democracy for an exclusion in televised debates to go un-noticed or un-answered. I'm glad support was pulled and hope that other networks do not follow in FoxNews' footsteps with such a blatant disregard for viewers.

Orlando Chicago, IL   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I am very sad and angry that dispite the efforts of the New Hampshire Republican Party, Fox News is STILL not letting Ron Paul into their debate so he can expose Mike Huckabee for the tax hiking hypocrite that he really is!!!!!!! I am ashamed and disguted for being a Fox viewer and I will no longer watch Fox News until they announce that they will be giving Ron Paul the coverage and the respect that he deserves!

Mr Wright   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

This proves that there are different news authorities that are all about broadcasting the type of news that THEY want you to hear and know about. The fact of the matter is, THEY have been doing it for years. Trying to brainwash the american people into believing their agenda is the only option and there is no other choice.

Dude Laum   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

You know, if I were teaching fairness and balance to a journalism class, I would tell them to watch Fox for 15 minutes to see exactly what fair and balance isn't. Perhaps 15 minutes is being a tad generous, but it's no secret to just about everyone outside of Fox news that Fox news is oftentimes, if not all the time, pompus and skewed.

JJJames   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Dr. Ron Paul's desire to end this war does not suit the FOX campaign to extend the war thus legitimizing its' necessity as a 24 hour News Channel. Peace is not lucrative.

Go ahead and exclude Dr.Paul. The publicity derived from this clearly undeserved exclusion will have a clear ripple effect across the informed America. The Paul campaign is gaining momentum exponentially every day and those who wish to quash that know this better than any other. Exclusion from a debate will not hamper that in the slightest. he people supporting Dr. Paul are amping their efforts and increasing their numbers. A blatant attack like the latest FOX attempt will only cause these supporters more reason to escalate their intensity.

The voice of the people will be heard louder than the impending collapse of the FOX influence.

Have faith in the American resolve

Matt T   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Ron Paul and Duncan both have the same right to be known as the big company backed candidates. And why is football on at the same time the debate is happening, when last week one football game was on 4 stations at once?

Michael   January 5th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

FOX's official reason for excluding Dr. Paul is lack of support. Twenty million dollars in three months is a lack of support? I think the real reason is that Dr. Paul threatens the very finacial and media security the FOX empire has, thus excluding him from spreading his message.

Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America!

Nancy   January 5th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Kuddos to New Hampshire Repuclican Party!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's an outrage!!!! All candidates should have equal air time. They don't want people like Ron Paul because he speeks the truth. He is not in bed with corperate America.

It is estimated that Ron Paul has around 7 million internet supporters. I am one of those 7 million and I will be boycotting Fox. Even though it means I will miss the big game. The future of this nation is by far more important than football. My one rating will not be missed by Fox but if Ron Paul supporters would join me we could make a statement they could not ignore.

If America elects anyone other than Ron Paul we are gluttons for our own doom!

God Bless America……no longer the case……God HELP America is more like it.

Dutch