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The DNC rejecting Fox News as a 2020 debate host isn’t that unreasonable

By Becket Adams
Published March 7, 2019 2:51pm ET
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The DNC rejecting Fox News as a 2020 debate host isn’t that unreasonable
FILE - In this July 21, 2018, file photo, Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez speak in New York. Perez is staring ahead at the prospects of a long and potentially divisive presidential primary fight that will define his tenure as Democratic National Committee chairman. | (Mary Altaffer/AP)

The Democratic National Committee has barred Fox News from covering any of its 2020 presidential primary debates, DNC Chairman Tom Perez announced Wednesday.

I suspect the immediate response from many conservatives will be to cry foul, to claim that the DNC’s decision is an act of overt partisan politics. I also suspect that many conservatives will assume the move is based entirely on the fact that Fox News’ opinion desk is home to several pro-President Trump apologists.

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