"ABC cuts 3 from presidential debates"

[GreenPartyVoter]

NEW YORK - Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich filed a complaint with the FCC on Friday after ABC News excluded him, fellow Democrat Mike Gravel and Republican Duncan Hunter from its prime-time debates on Saturday.


Kucinich argued that ABC is violating equal-time provisions by keeping him out of the debate and noted that ABC's parent Walt Disney Co. had contributed to campaigns involving the four Democrats who were invited.

"ABC should not be the first primary," the Ohio congressman said in papers filed at the Federal Communications Commission.

ABC said the candidates left out of the debates failed to meet benchmarks for their support that were outlined to each campaign prior to the Iowa caucus. Kucinich did not complain about these rules ahead of time, said spokeswoman Cathie Levine, who had no further comment since she hasn't seen the FCC filing.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080104/ap_on_el_pr/abc_debate

[peace13]

1. Kucinich better not let this one slide.

He didn't stand up in Iowa when the Register pulled the same crap. Now it is SOP and we do not hear the voices of all of the candidates. Not too much talk here on DU about this but when the top three get slighted we will hear all about it. Too sad, while others are so pleased with our 'display' of Democracy in Iowa they do not read or care about what is happening to the 'selection' process. Right in front of their eyes!

[hayu_lol]

2. Kucinich is really getting into deep water...

He only achieved 1% support in the Iowa caucus. He is a non-candidate. He doesn't believe rules and/or conditions met by other candidates are for him. Evidence of this is his federal suit in Texas where they pulled his application because he did not sign the party loyalty oath.

Is Dennis certifiably insane? That is the question.

[peace13]

3. I don't know who your dog in the fight is

but you should hope that Kucinich stays in. He keeps the debates focused on what has and is happening in our country. He makes the other 'pretty' candidates stay focused on the issues of the day. Like it or not Kucinich plays an important role in this issue.

[Tejanocrat]

4. Kucinich lost his role as conscience of the party when he endorsed Donnie McObama

[Catchawave]

5. I understood the top 4 finishers would be invited

which includes Richardson, I think with 2%. Probably the reason Dodd and Biden withdrew from the race?

[calteacherguy]

6. What time is this debate going to be? nt