My email from Pete on Fox News

[leftofcool]

"There’s been a lot of debate recently about whether Democratic presidential candidates should go on Fox News. Tomorrow night, I’ll be participating in a Fox News town hall with Chris Wallace, and I want to tell you why.
First, let me be clear: I strongly condemn the voices on Fox and in the media that uncritically amplify hate and the divisive sort of politics that gave rise to this presidency. Their goal is to spread fear and lies, not serve as honest brokers with the American people.
But just because many of these opinion hosts don’t operate in good faith, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t Fox viewers tuning in in good faith. If we unilaterally decide that they shouldn’t hear my or other Democrats’ messages, then we shouldn’t act surprised if they have a distorted view of what we believe and who we are.
If we ignore the viewers of Fox News and every news platform that doesn’t share our worldview, we will surrender our ability to speak directly to millions of American voters. If we don’t show up, the conservative media will tell our side of the story for us. They will continue to fully claim American values like freedom, security, and democracy as property of the GOP.
From the beginning of this campaign, I’ve said that I would meet voters where they are. And that means sometimes moving beyond the echo chamber of like-minded voices. Because this primary season is not just about winning the Democratic nomination, or even just winning in 2020—it’s about reclaiming our values and winning an era."



NOTE: My real name redacted

[Skittles]

1. I really wish people would STOP legitimizing Fox "News"

[Indygram]

10. I don't think most people on our side view it as a legitimate news network

It's more of a political commentary network. I don't see any reason not to appear on a town hall where actual voters ask the questions, though, as long as the candidate doesn't change their message. I wouldn't like it if they went on Hannity or that Tucker douchebag. Candidates appear on late night shows and are going to be on BET, so I view it as a non-news appearance.

[Skittles]

13. it's not legitimate political commentary either

IT IS PROPAGANDA

[Funtatlaguy]

2. Would like to see Warren & Pete discuss this.

[Irishxs]

3. Still think Warren should have town hall. She has

a great message and right now she is preaching to the choir.

[elleng]

4. He is correct,

'If we unilaterally decide that they shouldn’t hear my or other Democrats’ messages, then we shouldn’t act surprised if they have a distorted view of what we believe and who we are.
If we ignore the viewers of Fox News and every news platform that doesn’t share our worldview, we will surrender our ability to speak directly to millions of American voters. If we don’t show up, the conservative media will tell our side of the story for us. They will continue to fully claim American values like freedom, security, and democracy as property of the GOP.'

[Skittles]

5. they know damn well what our message is

we need to STOP LEGITIMIZING FOX "NEWS"

[elleng]

7. Some may, but it's foolish to not present it AGAIN and AGAIN,

especially where we know many will tune in.

[barbtries]

6. I'm with Warren and Harris on this one.

They both speak at venues where fox news reporters can show up. but let's face it, they will take everything said and spin it to their low info, racist audience anyway. they have done so much damage in this country. i say no to giving them air.

[Skittles]

8. Buttigieg, like Obama, thinks he can get repukes to see reason

if they could be reached, they would not be watching Fox Fucking News

[barbtries]

9. right?

a virtuous position, but let's just face it they're snakes. they have zero respect for opposing viewpoints.

[cwydro]

11. He's got a good point.

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And so does Warren.

But, who knows whom we might reach if our candidates go on that channel? It might be worth it.

[demmiblue]

12. This is my feeling, as well. n/t