Some pundits are critical of the DNC’s decision to refuse to let Fox host a debate, arguing that Fox has a large audience that the Democrats need to reach, and that the network’s news section is professional and independent. Are they right?
No, because there is plenty of evidence that Fox as a whole operates as an arm of the Trump administration, so the DNC would be giving Donald Trump an opportunity to pick his opponent.
Imagine, if you will, that Trump calls Rupert Murdoch the night before the debate and tells him that he wants to run against, say, Elizabeth Warren. He asks Murdoch to make sure that his reporters ask Warren softball questions during the debate. Are you confident that Murdoch ignores him, or that Chris Wallace disobeys orders and treats everyone equally?
Me, neither.