The Congressional Black Caucus has announced they are sponsoring a Presidential candidate debate on January 17 that will “be produced and broadcast on CNN.” The forum will be held in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Earlier this year, Fox News Channel had secured a debate sponsored by the CBC that was to air in September. But after liberal activist groups including MoveOn.org complained, the three Democratic presidential frontrunners (Clinton, Obama and Edwards) withdrew.
The CBC had already entered into an agreement to sponsor a debate on CNN. Today’s announcement sets the date and place.
Click continued to read the press release from the CBC…
CBC Institute Democratic Debate Date Set
Myrtle Beach Debate will take place January 17
Washington D.C.—The Congressional Black Caucus Political Education and Leadership Institute (CBC Institute) announced today that a date has been set for a Democratic presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, SC. The debate will be held on the evening of January 17, 2008 and will be produced and broadcast by CNN.
In making the announcement, CBC Institute Board Chair, Rep. Bennie Thompson, said “We are excited about this debate and look forward to hosting the Democratic candidates in South Carolina.â€
Congressman Thompson also said, “The debate site will be the Palace Theatre in Myrtle Beach. We are working to complete debate logistics and will make those arrangements public in the next few weeks.â€