Ron Paul will not engage in the Donald Trump moderated debate:
“The selection of a reality television personality to host a presidential debate that voters nationwide will be watching is beneath the office of the Presidency and flies in the face of that office’s history and dignity.”
The condemnation of a venue hosted by a “reality television personality” comes as an odd one from Paul who has frequented the Alex Jones radio show in the past.
Trump made waves earlier this year at his CPAC speech where he said that “Ron Paul cannot get elected”.
Jon Huntsman will also not participate:
“We have declined to participate in the ‘Presidential Apprentice’ Debate with The Donald. The Republican Party deserves a serious discussion of the issues so voters can choose a leader they trust to defeat President Obama and turn our economy around.”
The other candidates seem to be all too happy to engage with Trump.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, businessman Herman Cain and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann have all met with “The Apprentice” host at least once. On Thursday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said he would be meeting with Trump on Monday.