CNBC/Wall Street Journal/MSNBC to host Republican Presidential Forum on Economic Issues…
CNBC announced that it has teamed up with the Wall Street Journal to and would be broadcasting a Republican Presidential candidate forum on economic issues on October 9th. The forum will be rebroadcast on MSNBC.
CNBC/MSNBC/The Wall Street Journal announced today that they are jointly sponsoring the first Republican Presidential debate of the 2008 campaign focusing on economic issues. The two-hour debate is scheduled to be held on October 9 in Dearborn, Mich. and will be broadcast live on CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, at 4 PM ET and re-broadcast on MSNBC at 9 PM ET that evening.
The debate will be held at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn, Mich., a suburb of Detroit. The debate format, as well as its moderator, will be determined after further discussions with representatives from the respective campaigns.
“This debate will focus on issues that are at the heart of the Republican party’s identity, namely the economy, taxes, fiscal discipline and government regulation,” said Mark Hoffman, CNBC President. “This will mark the first time in the 2008 presidential campaign that all declared Republican candidates will be asked to provide voters with specific plans for the American economy and American workers in an increasingly global marketplace.”
“The economy is a core area of our broad campaign coverage, so we’re happy to play a part in focusing the campaign debate there,” said Alan Murray, executive editor for online edition of The Wall Street Journal and former Washington bureau chief who also is in charge the Journal’s partnership with CNBC. “Our sponsorship of a similar debate for Democratic presidential candidates in 2004 was instrumental in framing the debate, and we’re happy to be able to play that role again.”Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saulius “Saul” Anuzis said, “This is an opportunity for Michigan to highlight the issues affecting Middle America. Metropolitan Detroit is the home of the Reagan Democrats and this debate on economic issues will give Republican presidential candidates a chance to talk about the issue that affects Michigan families most – jobs.”
Dearborn, Mich. with a population of more than 97,000, borders the City of Detroit and is home of the world headquarters of the Ford Motor Company.
Ron Paul will win this debate.
Plus he will have out-raised his competition.
Comment by Ryan — September 30, 2007 @ 9:02 am
I agree. Dr. Paul has a logical and Republican plan for a sound economy. The other candidates talk about low taxes and cutting the deficit, but only Ron Paul goes far enough and actually means it.
Comment by Sean Anderson — September 30, 2007 @ 6:07 pm
All of the candidates with the exception of Ron Paul will regurgitate the same old hollow establishment lines. If Dr. Paul got equal time in the main stream media there’s no question he would be our next president.
Comment by David — September 30, 2007 @ 10:36 pm
I hope they play fair this time. Here is a bit of information I cut and pasted from Wikipedia regarding Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saulius “Saul” Anuzis. “On May 16, 2007 Anuzis called for banning U.S. Representative from Texas, Ron Paul from further Republican primary debates after the congressman made a comment on blowback from US foreign policy and 9/11.” It will be interesting to say the least, and if Dr. Paul handles these guys like he usually does, they will be shaking in their boots and maybe even doing something in their pants.
Comment by Todd — October 1, 2007 @ 4:08 am
Ron Paul 2008!!!
Comment by Randy — October 1, 2007 @ 8:40 pm
There is a serious conflict of interest at this debate. Rupert Murdoch owns the Wallstreet Journal, and we know how his ‘news’ organizations have treated Dr. Paul. I can bet anyone the moderators will attack him from the get go.
Comment by Jeromy — October 2, 2007 @ 9:26 am
I’m looking forward to see Ron Paul as well. I’ve only read about him and watched some youtube videos but he is very inspirational and has some very clear insights on the current state of things.
I’ve never voted, but after George Bush - I think it’s time.
Comment by Peter — October 2, 2007 @ 3:00 pm
Not one candidate, Republican or Democrat, has the understanding of the money system, and economic issues that Congressman Ron Paul has. He has the only clear and workable plan to restore our money system and end inflation and deficit spending while at the same time taking care of existing entitlements. LET HIM SPEAK this time instead of trying to argue with him. You news media talking heads are nothing more that intellectual prostitutes if you continue to do the bidding of your bosses and continue to stiffle Ron Paul.
Comment by Paul Stramer — October 8, 2007 @ 2:38 pm