Donald Trump opts out of debate, says Fox TV ‘plays games’

Almost 24 hours after NY businessman Donald Trump announced he would not appear in Thursday night’s debate in Iowa, the implications of this decision are becoming clear.

O’Reilly finished their exchange by complimenting Trump for coming onto the network for the interview despite his complaints about Fox.

The pair’s feud began in August when Mr Trump was angered by the journalist questioning him over his comments on women. Right before the Iowa primary in 2012, 76 percent of Republican caucus voters in the state said they were strongly committed to their chosen candidate, while only 24 percent said they may end up supporting someone else.

After months of arguing for more debates, Vermont Sen.

Bernie Sanders says he does not want to jeopardize his participation in future party debates, so he’s staying out.

The Texas senator and national debate champion held his own against Trump in past debates as the two have competed for the lead in Iowa. Ted Cruz, a prime target for campaigns eager to spark a last-minute shakeup.

Ted Cruz and his allies are upping the ante in his challenge to Donald Trump for a one-on-one debate.

Also on the main debate stage Thursday: retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who has a loyal following in Iowa, and Kentucky Sen. “Can we do it in Canada?”

Some foes saw the shakeup as an opening to rise above the ruckus.

Cruz has already proposed that radio and TV hosts Mark Levin, Sean Hannity or Rush Limbaugh as moderators, or open the floor to the audience to ask questions. He urged Trump to change his mind and show up on Thursday.

No other information was provided, with the statement only saying “additional details to follow”.

The debate questions will cover a wide array of topics and moderators at this advanced stage of the campaign will attempt to find “unplowed ground” among the candidates, he said. Marco Rubio in third at 18%.

“He’ll show up. I’ve got a $20 bet on it”, former Florida governor and Republican presidential contender Jeb Bush told reporters as he left a Des Moines campaign stop.

Donald Trump has taunted a Fox News anchor a day after pulling out of a televised debate.

The mocking Fox statement on Tuesday was the final straw. “I’ve also gotten long since the point of doubting Donald Trump”, said Enten. The likely caucus-goers polled who were not contact included 35 percent that said they’d caucus for Trump followed by 19 percent for Cruz.