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    Romney will skip debate hosted by Donald Trump

    PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he will not participate in a debate being hosted this month by real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump.

    Romney told Fox News on Tuesday that he called Trump and told him he would not attend.

    Several prominent Republicans have urged candidates to skip the Trump debate. They predict it will be a media circus and a distraction from important issues.

    Trump has suggested that President Barack Obama is foreign-born. He also has not ruled out a presidential bid as a third-party candidate.

    Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has said he will attend Trump's Dec. 27 forum.

     

    3,278 comments

    • don l  •  Washington, United States  •  5 mths ago
      What if you gave a debate and nobody came?
      • Bad Timing 5 mths ago
        I just posted the same thing and deleted it when I saw your post.Great minds...
      • Slash 5 mths ago
        Thats exactly whats happening. No Romney, No Ron and No Huntsman. You gotta be really suicidal to be watching Gingrich, Santorum and Bachmann debate with Trump as a moderator.
      • Zona 5 mths ago
        Santorum and Bachmann have not confirmed yet, so it may just be Newt and Trump. :) The funny part is, even if only Newt was the only one there, Trump would still say his debate was the best in recorded history! #$%$ I hate that guy.)
    • Kevin  •  Roseville, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Pretty sure Gingrich is gonna be the only one to show
      • Adela Juliana 5 mths ago
        Can you imagine Saturday night live???

        i wish it happens
      • settles 5 mths ago
        I'll bet Michelle Bachmann shows up. Then they can have a 3-way afters.
      • Alfred 5 mths ago
        Newt is what dumb people think a smart person should sound like.
    • Justice is blind  •  Dallas, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Trump's question, "Newt, if you are elected will you change the rules so I can file bankruptcy unlimited times in my lifetime?"
      • Frank 5 mths ago
        President Obama...how long before your Marxist/Socialist/Progressive policies dissolve the United States of America?
      • josh 5 mths ago
        "Well that depends Mr. Trump on the size of the next "consulting" check you cut me"
      • Steelrules 5 mths ago
        "After I implement federal alimony laws so that I can divorce as many sick wives as I want without losing a cent."
    • 12dreams  •  Oregon, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Newt should debate Trump.
      • Muncha Pusay 5 mths ago
        ....instead, he will masdebate Trump.
      • rick o 5 mths ago
        on the virtues of reality television?
      • Paul 5 mths ago
        A very moving piece on Ron Paul go watch "Ron Paul: The 45th President of the United States" on youtube. Everyone should strive to be as patriotic as him
    • Blue bulldog  •  Cincinnati, United States  •  5 mths ago
      why does trump have any relevance in politics?
      • Buck 5 mths ago
        GOP = Wealth = Trump. Note that there is nowhere in the equation for Americans.
      • TM 5 mths ago
        You could have ended that question after the word "relevance".
      • Mark 5 mths ago
        Because he has more money than god, just like all of the good old boys already on capital hill. some of which are worth more than 200 mill.
    • John  •  5 mths ago
      For such an alleged genius Gingrich has waltzed himself into a showdown at the Let's Get Stupid Corral..
    • NR  •  Tucson, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Any of the candidates appearing on Donald Trump show isn't worth voting for.
    • Bella  •  5 mths ago
      Thsi debate a mockery of our presidential election process!
    • Wraith  •  Colorado Springs, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Good call.
      How can someone moderate a debate with any illusion of being unbiased when they plan on endorsing a candidate before Iowa?
    • Francis  •  Houston, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Ron Paul,Huntsman and Romney.I don't know what to say.WELL DONE.
    • HappyCamper  •  Santa Cruz, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Dumbald Trump: Irrelevant arse.
    • Veritas  •  New York, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Thank you, Mitt, for not giving in to this buffoon's attempt to turn the primary race into a disgusting reality TV spectacle. Trump has worn out his welcome and his credibility as a serious commentator on the political scene with his dismissal of Messrs. Huntsman and Paul as "clowns." Looks like it will be a one-on-one between fat-headed Trump and his protege, Newt. In fact, if we give Newt a comb-over, and dye his hair radioactive orange, you won't be able to tell one from the other. Am I wrong?
    • John  •  5 mths ago
      Between Trump and Gingrich they have had seven wives and four bankruptcies.
    • Thomas  •  Sarasota, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Good for Romney. Trump has no more business hosting a Presidential "debate" than does someone like Lady Gaga.
    • KahokFan99  •  Cancun, Mexico  •  5 mths ago
      Good for Romney. May be The Donald can get Snookie and Bachmann to debate Newt.
    • LouisD  •  5 mths ago
      Romney staying out of the clown show
    • Jeff  •  Gimpo-Si, South Korea  •  5 mths ago
      Trump needs to get a grip. He's not important to most of the USA.
    • Joe Nowantabe  •  Pleasanton, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Gingrich, Bachmann, Perry, and Santorum, That's going to be a LAME debate!
    • Tea Bụggers  •  Marysville, United States  •  5 mths ago
      Smart candidates will boycott this debate. It's nothing more than a publicity stunt by and for Trump. Let the Republican electorate witness the remainder of the clowns kissing his ring.
    • Free Fire Wire  •  5 mths ago
      It figures Newt would attend.Everyone else's handlers told them what a joke it was going to be.Good luck Newty.
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