Trump Says 'Take a Hike' to Fox News Debate

Trump + Obama = Dictatorship!!!! I’ve just divided to go for Cruz

I am amazed at the philosophical pretzels into which Trump’s supporters twist themselves to excuse his every gaffe. Amazed and disgusted. They don’t like the reporters’ mannerisms?!?! Do they think Trump will be pleased with the treatment he would get from the mainstream media if he were — God forbid — the Republican nominee? I wish people would get over this stupid celebrity worship and dump Trump. He can’t win a general election, and even if he could, God help us all. An immature, whining, bullying, intemperate man who appeals to the lowest common denominator. I’m glad he won’t be in the debate. Maybe we can actually hear from the serious candidates.

I applaud Trump for declining to participate in this debate. Fox News- Has anyone bothered counting the # of blonde newswomen on this channel? Just wondering if it is a prerequisite for a woman to land a broadcasting job on that channel. And, I’m sorry Meg-goon, you are a FAKE platinum blonde!! As the late Casey Stengel would say, “You can look it up.” People Magazine did a piece on Meg-goon last year & published a color high school graduation photo of her. Back then she was either a light brunette or strawberry blonde at best. Sorry Meg-goon, the camera does not lie, you are as fake as Fox’s claim that they are “Fair and balanced”!!

And Chris Wallace, with an overbite & smirk that makes him look like Bart Simpson. Seriously Chris, you have a face tailor-made for radio!!

I could not agree more with Bobby E. that journalists should not be involved in the debates as moderators. Instead of merely reporting the news, so many of today’s journalists are hooked on “Gotcha” questions & the finding the sneakiest means of interjecting their own slant on a news event.

As 1 who has watched all of the Republican debates, I for 1 will NOT be watching this 1. Hey Meg-goon, this is all because of YOU & good ‘ol Fox News; UN-FAIR AND IM-BALANCED!!

Can’t wait to see those post-debate ratings, Fox!!

Is Trump arrogant? Of course, everyone who runs for the office of president has a gigantic ego. I wouldn’t want some indecisive wimp standing in front of other world leaders, we had that with Carter and now Obama. The real issue with the debate is ratings. Roger Ailes kept Kelly on the panel because he wants ratings and viewership. It’s about money folks. He was hoping (and I would also say planning) for a spat. The thing that infuriates me the most is that Fox and the other news outlets could care less about the state of this country, they only want money and power.
I don’t know if Trumps staying out is the right decision or not, I’m not savvy enough in the arena of political showmanship to make an informed decision. Each time in the past that Trump pulled a stunt, I thought his campaign was over. But to my surprise, he rose in the polls. Say what you will about the man, but he is putting a lot of the political pundits in their place, and throwing a lot of egg on the faces of the establishment.
Either way the wind blows (Trump or Cruz), it will be fun to watch the democrats and establishment republicans get their panties in a bunch. I say send Megn Kelly a dozen wilted roses, and watch Trump’s speech on the other channel. 🙂

Trump has enjoyed millions of dollars’ worth of free air time because of his celebrity status. All this, and he wants to dictate which moderator can or cannot question him? I cannot understand how reasonable people seem not to understand that they are projecting what they want onto him, just as the left wing did in 2008 with Obama’s hope-and-change platitudes. Trump’s Make-America-Great-Again is nothing more than a marketing slogan. He’s been a liberal New York Democrat his whole life, and he hasn’t changed. I am just astounded that otherwise reasonable people have glommed onto his schtick and are making excuses for him when the real Donald Trump is on display.

GOP USA should consider changing it’s slogan.  How can the above article be construed as “bringing the conservative message to the American people”? For gosh sakes people, he is NOT a conservative. This constant pampering of Trump is wearing thin with real conservatives, who are backing true conservatives like Cruz or Paul….not crybabies like Trump. Now I do understand how Trump can be appealing to a wide spectrum of voters from the left and the middle… and even the right, but can someone explain to me how a true conservative can be for this guy, who is clearly NOT a conservative? Do I need to list all the reasons he is not a conservative? Do you not recognize any conservative candidates in this race? And one more thing. When Clinton was playing games in the white house, character mattered to conservatives. Same thing regarding Obama’s 20 year association with Rev Wright. Character mattered. But now comes Trump who can bash womens’ looks, engage in childish name calling, insult anyone in his path, and even make fun of a reporter who has cerebral palsy…..and all of a sudden character doesn’t matter anymore? Are you “conservatives” who are swooning over Trump really this infatuated by this guy? Sad.

I’m with Trump on this one and also won’t be watching. A few more candidates should bow out and let the media know they won’t put up with two hours of silly irrelevant questions.
Kelly is washed up and should be removed. She still has a fox show that was just as bad the last time I watched any of it. At the beginning of the last Fox debate Kelly and Wallace both were all giggly and clearly thought the debate was all about themselves rather than candidates and issues.
It will be interesting to see how lack of Trump affects ratings.

I hope I will be joined by you folks here as I find a way to donate $25 for the fundraiser for veterans and wounded warriors that Trump plans, according to the above article. I have given a small amount to both Cruz and Trump (bought hats at his website which were identified as a political donation) and even though I most assuredly  will vote for either one if nominated,  I wonder why there is no concern among Cruz followers, as to his vote on the TTP, (that is his vote to let it out of committee),his vote on the corker Iran deal, even his failure to vote on the “audit the fed” bill?  These issues seem somewhat troubling to me.

So…Trump wants to be President,says he can get along with anybody(i.e.Russia,China,etc),negotiate deals(or like obama give it away for the deal),that “HE”(not WE) will make America great again and yet he can’t even handle a Ms Kelly as a moderator? He bad mouths like a smart arse high school kid and does nothing more than hit the hot points! Like obama…his “desire for power” is only for him! This country needs a real conservative with values!!!

ps…I am a total conservative and veteran!

I vividly remember Kelly & Wallace and their behavior – I predict they will tossing a lot of softballs to try and regain a semblance of professionalism.. I also back Trump on this one and won’t be watching.

Trump and Cruz are the creation of the establishment republicans. When the voters gave the republicans the majority in the house and senate, they expected change. What they got was complacency, and in some cases, outright agreement with the opposition. They have no one to blame but themselves. It is entirely possible that we are being played in biblical proportions by Trump. My mother didn’t raise any foolish children, so I am always on the lookout for the scam factor. We were certainly played by Obama, Boehner, and now Ryan. That said, I will roll the dice and support Trump if he wins the nomination, even though I would prefer Cruz. IF Trump is playing with us, his name will be lower than mud for the rest of his life (does the name Ross Perot ring a bell).
The real issue at hand however, is that any warm body in government understands that the economy, and this government will collapse in the very near future because of all the debt Clinton, George W, and Obama foisted upon us. That fact is irrefutable. The only choice we have is to have a soft landing, or a very hard landing, but it will still be a crash landing. I personally would rather have an economist in charge who understands financial issues, rather than a bureaucrat who can’t balance a check book. Either way, we’re in deep kimchee.

While I don’t blame Trump for refusing to put up with “gotcha” questions from debate moderators–and Megyn Kelly definitely went after him with “gotcha” questions in the last GOP debate she moderated–he has lately been displaying an arrogant narcissism that is disturbing, because it is SO reminiscent of our CURRENT NARCISSIST-In-Chief!

Mind you, I STILL think Trump would be WAY better for the country than OBONGO has been, but his tendency to be thin-skinned and charge like an enraged bull at anybody he perceives as having been ‘unfair” to him are worrisome. Because a President is the target of LOTS of that sort of thing while in office–especially if that President is a Republican,, which makes him subject to constant attacks from LYING Dems and their media attack dogs, not to mention enemy countries like Iran. But as Chief Executive of the country and Commander-In-Chief of the United States military, a President cannot afford to be distracted by that sort of nonsense. Because if our enemies–both political and other countries–discover they can distract the President with this kind of BS, the attacks will be CONSTANT and DEBILITATING and reduce his ability to govern effectively.

I just hope he doesn’t run off the rails and crash and burn because of this kind of thing–especially if we have bet all our chips on him as the nominee to beat the LYING Dems at their own game.

Megan Kelly lost the trust of the audience and the candidates. When you lose the trust of the participants, you can not bring anything of value to the event. Kelly has become a distraction. The debates should be about the candidates and not the moderators. As such, Fox was wrong to prop her up and push her back onto the stage. And Trump was correct in refusing to participate. Sometimes you just must make a stand. I applaud him.

And I remind everyone that Ronald Reagan backed out of a debate just before Iowa. And everyone howled. Yet he went on to win 49 states.

Trump smelled a rat and that’s why he wont let Fox News belittle him again. Thank you DT for walking away from the pile on that was planned for you and God bless you for doing a rally for the homeless and wounded soldiers instead. My support for you is even more strong for you are the person that this country has needed for so long to turn the light of recovery back on.

This is the brilliance of Donald Trump. Last night Trump was the main subject of Fox news and other net works he is still dominating the news today. In response to some critics of Trump he fears no one if he did he would not be leading in the polls. Ted Cruz tried to exploit the moment by saying that Trump is ducking the debate out of fear and disrespecting the people of Iowa. Trump has a legitimate issue with Megyn Kelly. Her question at the last Fox news debate his statements about women was an attempt to put Trump on the defensive right away As a moderator her question could have been done in a less aggressive way. Kelly made sure that Trump was her main topic for her being there, stop Donald Trump. Maybe Hillary Clinton should have been a moderator she would be a great partner with Megyn Kelly don’t you think. Shaun Hannity is a excellent choice for a moderator why wasn’t he chosen for Thursday night’s debate? It is quite clear that Fox News has a anti trump agenda by again choosing Megyn Kelly. I hope that Trump will still come to the debate in spite of Megyn Kelly I believe that Megyn will have to be less aggressive towards Trump and be more of a fair and balanced moderator as she claims to be and should be. In reality Shaun Hannity is the only fair and balanced news reporter on Fox News. Shaun even pleaded with Donald Trump last night to be at the debate Thursday did you see Megyn Kelly ask Trump to be there of course not. I rest my case.

Megyn Kelly has really surprised me. “Fair and balanced” must not mean anything to her any more. Bashing Trump and then kissing up to Michael Moore and the way she giggled her way through their interview makes me wonder. What have the Liberals done with the real Megyn Kelly and who is this impostor? It’s obvious that she doesn’t like Donald Trump but I always thought the news broadcaster wasn’t suppose to be the story and she is!

Sadly, THE DONALD is showing he doesn’t have the strength of character to serve as president. As a narcissist ruffian he believes he has the right to dictate who’ll moderate the GOP candidate debate. If there’s an empty poduim up stage, this’ll be a MAJOR mistake on his part. It’ll be hardly the mark of someone who’ll need to pull the country together after the mess Obama et al., have made.

Also, if he’s that fearful of Megyn Kelly, how will he stand up to Putin, Ali Khamenei, or Xi Jinping?

way2cool I second that!

On the contrary! Trump showed great strength of character and common sense by saying no deal to fox! It has nothing to do with dictating who moderates or being “fearful” of the little bimbo Kelly, it has everything to do with demanding a level and fair playing field in a competition. This so called debate is nothing more than a Trump bashing event and he knows this. Her being there is a direct in your face by fox…take it or leave it…he left it because he doesn’t have to “take it”! He can donate his valuable time AND THE PROFIT IT GENERATES to a better cause than the fox Trump bashing GANG of BIASED so called journalists!
Get a grip! Trump and Cruz are the strongest men in the group! Neither show fear!

Great. I think Trump is right in avoiding the Corrupt Scum of so called News Media which totally support the Washington D.C. Power Establishment. I will vote for Trump.

I want moderators who will stick STRICTLY to the issues. I want to know their thoughts on, the explosion of illegals from everywhere, coming into our Country, and draining us dry. I want to hear what they would do to solve the tension problems between our Country, and our possible, or definite enemies. I want to know who will do whatever is necessary to protect the American people. I want to know how they would eliminate our massive debt, and begin paying it down. I want to know what they will do to bring our Military back to the high standards they had, up until they were downgraded, and great commanders fired, because they did not agree with NObama’s agendas. I want to know what they would do to balance the high trade deficit, bring jobs to American Citizens, bring our Companies back to this Country, and how this will be accomplished. I want to know their Religious beliefs, I want to know that they Love this Country and People, and so many more things I do not have room to mention, which are important to We the People. I want to know who will strike NObamacare, and bring competitive Insurance to those seeking it. I want to know who is for the Citizens, who is against a runaway welfare system, who will perform in our best interests. And I demand to know who will rule by our founding document/Constitution. I am tired of having my ears tickled, I want them scratched.