Yesterday, Susan Page of USA Today wondered on Twitter whether Rick Perry would qualify for the CNN debate in Charleston, S.C. on January 19. From all appearances, he seemed ineligible, according to CNN rules. But Perry spokesman Ray Sullivan tells NRO in an email, “Yes, he is participating.”
Great news! It would have been a travesty had he NOT been included. As Sarah Palin said on Fox last night, there's no reason for Perry to drop out. Thank you, Sarah! He's still in the game; he should still be in the debates. Perry 2012!!!
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseInstead of asking a Perry spokesman, shouldn't we ask a CNN representative whether Perry will be allowed into the debate? He may well wind up qualifying for it based on poll performance, but he hasn't met the criteria yet.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseWait... Kucinich was excluded in 2008 for not meeting the criteria. Let's hope CNN stands by their rules.
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