"FOX News and the New Hampshire Republican Party have jointly announced that they will present two 2008 presidential debates, which are expected to attract the top Republican contenders for President. The debates will be presented live on FOX News Channel (FNC) and FOX News Radio.
"The first of the two debates will be held on September 6th at a location to be determined. The second debate will take place prior to the New Hampshire primary, which is tentatively scheduled for January 22nd, and will be a forum for the candidates to make their platforms known.
"In making this announcement, FOX News Executive Producer of Political Programs Marty Ryan said, 'We look forward to presenting these debates from the "first in the nation primary state." Fox News is proud to commit air time, production and technical resources to the 2008 presidential election.'"
