FNC To Host Nevada Dem Debate On Aug. 14 (Three Months Before CNN)

Fox News Channel will host an August 2007 Democratic Debate in Reno, Nevada.

The network is working with the Nevada Democratic Party and the Western Majority Project to host the debate, “which is expected to attract the top Democratic contenders for President,” the press release says. It will air live on FNC and FNR on Aug. 14 in Reno.

“Fox News is proud to be a leader in coverage of the 2008 campaign season and a co-host of this important presidential debate. We look forward to working with the Nevada Democratic Party and the Western Majority Project,” Roger Ailes says…

> Earlier: CNN To Air Nevada Dem Debate On Nov. 4

> Update: CNN says the only reason Fox has the Aug. Nevada debate is because CNN passed on it. “We were offered both and chose the more meaningful time,” an insider says…

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