In a statement released today, the Daily Worker has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Nevada Democratic Party and the Western Majority Project to have the venerable news operation host a Democratic presidential debate in Reno in August. Daily Worker editor Terrie Albano stated:
"The Daily Worker is proud to be a leader in coverage of the 2008 campaign season and a co-host of this important presidential debate. We look forward to working with the Nevada Democratic Party and the Western Majority Project."
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Kirsten Searer, spokesperson for the Nevada Democratic Party, stated, "The Daily Worker's readership in Western states and across the country does not always get to hear directly from Democrats in an unedited and uninterrupted fashion. The August debate in Reno will allow the Democratic Presidential candidates to speak to the Daily Worker audience who may be hearing about them for the first time for ninety minutes unfiltered and directly."
"The Nevada Democratic Party and the Western Majority Project believe it is critical for Democrats to engage people, especially those who have heard too little from Democrats in the past. We believe the more people hear from Democrats, the better chance a Democrat will win the White House in 2008."
When questioned whether it might be a bad idea to let a Democratic Party debate be hosted by a propaganda outlet run by another party, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid responded, "Why would that be a bad idea?"