DNC pulls WMUR as debate co-sponsor over union dispute

Source: New Hampshire Union Leader

The Democratic National Committee announced today it is removing WMUR-TV as a co-sponsor of the Democratic presidential debate Dec. 19, citing what it says is WMUR's decision not to move forward with negotiations with a union.

The debate will still be held with ABC News and the New Hampshire Union Leader as the two remaining sponsors.

DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley issued a joint statement.

"The DNC and the NHDP are excited about next Saturday's Democratic presidential candidates debate in New Hampshire, and look forward to a spirited performance by all of our candidates. Regrettably, as a result of WMUR's unwillingness to move forward on scheduling negotiations between the Hearst Corporation and Production Department employees represented by IBEW Local 1228 prior to the debate, we will no longer include WMUR as a co-sponsor of the debate, and their talent will not be participating in any way."

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