Clinton declines Fox News invitation to proposed Dem debate
Hillary Clinton's campaign has declined an invitation to a
proposed Fox News-hosted Democratic presidential debate that her primary
opponent Bernie Sanders tentatively accepted last week.
The campaign released a statement Monday, almost a week
after Fox News invited both Democratic presidential candidates to a final
debate in California before the June 7 primaries.
"We have declined Fox News' invitation to participate
in a debate in California," Clinton Campaign Communications Director
Jennifer Palmieri said in a statement. "As we have said previously, we
plan to compete hard in the remaining primary states, particularly California,
while turning our attention to the threat a Donald Trump presidency poses.
"We believe that Hillary Clinton's time is best spent
campaigning and meeting directly with voters across California and preparing
for a general election campaign that will ensure the White House remains in
Democratic hands."
“Naturally, Fox News is disappointed that Secretary Clinton
has declined our debate invitation, especially given that the race is still
contested and she had previously agreed to a final debate before the California
primary," Bill Sammon, Fox News VP and Washington Managing Editor said in
a statement.
Sanders’ campaign tentatively accepted the invitation last week under
the assumption they could reach a "mutual agreement” with Clinton.
