Trump to Boycott Fox Debate

Discussion in 'Politics' started by AAAintheBeltway, Jan 26, 2016.

  1. The other aspect of this that is just brilliant is that by setting up a feud with Fox News, Trump gives himself a ton of credibility with independents and some democrats. There are far more people who don't watch Fox than who do, and many of them regard it suspiciously. A republican candidate who attacks Fox gets their attention. Trump has already demonstrated far more cross-over appeal than any of the other candidates.

    Trump is not risking much to get this advantage. He has Palin and now Jerry Falwell Jr supporting him, and their endorsement means something to the Fox viewer. His supporters have already confounded consultants by shrugging off any and all attacks on him.

    They are not likely to be impressed by jibes that he is afraid of Megyn Kelly. They will see a guy standing up to unfair media.
     
    #81     Jan 27, 2016
  2. Tsing Tao

    Tsing Tao

    That's an interesting perspective I hadn't considered. I guess we will see how it plays out.

    The funny thing about the mob (which many a Roman senator learned) is that the same anger and support can be channeled back at you once the tide turns. The mob is fickle, or so said Caesar.
     
    #82     Jan 27, 2016
  3. not only that, he's got those of us on ET who disagree with each other on just about everything talking about him.
     
    #83     Jan 27, 2016
  4. Ricter

    Ricter

    As a matter of fact I have been a bit short on watching news this past week.
     
    #84     Jan 27, 2016
  5. achilles28

    achilles28

    Good point.
     
    #85     Jan 27, 2016
  6. gwb-trading

    gwb-trading

    Over the past few weeks, there has been endless commentary in the media on Trump vs. FOX.

    Certainly Trump has added to some of this (e.g. the Megyn Kelly bleeding comments) but FOX certainly is responsible for escalating the situation. A responsible media outlet would not be attacking a candidate appearing in debates hosted on their channel -- this clearly demonstrates their bias.
     
    #86     Jan 27, 2016
  7. Petty and arrogant, not "brilliant".
     
    #87     Jan 27, 2016
  8. achilles28

    achilles28

    Trump campaign rally's have devolved into Trump shouting down protesters and getting them kicked out. Entertaining.
     
    #88     Jan 27, 2016
  9. Ricter

    Ricter

    I'm sure he'd be a better man once embedded and secure in the presidency.
     
    #89     Jan 27, 2016
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  10. achilles28

    achilles28

    He's not that bad man. cmon
     
    #90     Jan 27, 2016