The Nevada Democratic party has made the ill-advised decision to allow Fox News to host a presidential forum in Nevada in August. While I agree that it is important to reach all audiences, including the right-wing pinheads that watch Fox News, I believe that this decision will have the effect of legitimizing Fox News as fair and balanced in the minds of many while giving them an opportunity to skew the coverage of what could be a very important event. You might as well have Karl Rove be the moderator! Please join me in asking Senator Reid to use whatever amount of political good sense that he can muster in opposing this decision and not allow Fox to use the Democrats to legitimize themselves. Please call Reid's offices and ask him to not legitimize Fox News as a neutral news outlet. If you are not in Nevada, use this number: 202-224-3542 / Fax: 202-224-7327 If you live in Nevada, use this number, which is restricted to 775 and 702 area codes: 1-866-SEN-REID (736-7343) If you would like to read more about this issue, follow this link:
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