The Republican Party’s first presidential debate of the 2020 election cycle was held on June 26th, and it was a chance for Fox News to burnish its image after the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit.
The debate, which was hosted by Fox News, was the first major event for the Republican Party since the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit was filed in April. The lawsuit, which was filed by the conservative group True the Vote, alleged that Dominion Voting Systems had engaged in fraud and manipulation of the 2020 election results.
The lawsuit has been widely criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike, and it has been seen as an attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the 2020 election results. Fox News, which has been accused of promoting conspiracy theories about the election, was seen as a potential beneficiary of the lawsuit.
However, the debate gave Fox News a chance to show that it is still a legitimate news source. The debate was moderated by Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, and the questions were focused on policy issues rather than the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit.
The debate was also notable for its lack of personal attacks and mudslinging. The candidates largely stuck to the issues and avoided attacking each other. This was a stark contrast to the 2016 Republican primary debates, which were often filled with personal attacks and insults.
Overall, the debate was a chance for Fox News to show that it is still a legitimate news source and that it is not just a platform for conspiracy theories. The debate also showed that the Republican Party is still capable of having a civil and substantive debate about policy issues.
