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NEXT GOP PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WILL BE HOSTED BY QVC ON NOVEMBER 10

QVC Debate
The stage is set for the November 10 GOP presidential debate hosted by QVC

DENVER, Colorado (The Adobo Chronicles) – The Republican National Committee (RNC), disappointed by last night’s conduct of the GOP presidential debate on CNBC, announced that it has decided on a major change in the next televised debate.

Reince Priebus, chair of the RNC, slammed CNBC immediately after the GOP debate hosted by the network ended Wednesday night.

Priebus said in a statement he found the debate “extremely disappointing,” adding that “CNBC should be ashamed of how this debate was handled.”  He vowed to fight to ensure future debates allow for a more robust exchange.

The change will begin with the next GOP debate on November 10 at the Milwaukee Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, originally hosted by FOX Business Network.

Instead of FOX Business Network, the debate will be hosted by QVC, the cable, satellite and broadcast television network, and multinational corporation specializing in televised home shopping.

“We will continue with the theme, ‘Your Money, Your Vote,’ to enable the candidates to discuss their respective economic plans which they were not given the chance to do during the CNBC debate,” Priebus said.

RNC said it could not think of a better network than QVC to host the debate on the economy because of its wide reach and following especially among housewives and retired citizens who control the purses in most households.

Instead of having moderators, candidates will be answering questions from viewers who will be calling in, much like QVC’s regular show format.

OFFICIAL PHOTO: PAUL RYAN, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

Ryan: his hands are tied (Photo courtesy of The Onion)
Ryan: his hands are tied (Photo courtesy of The Onion)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) – In anticipation of Paul Ryan’s formal election as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives tomorrow, his Chief of Staff, Dave Hoppe, released the Congressman’s official photograph that will be hung in his office on Capitol Hill.

“It is an accurate representation of what the congressman faces as he assumes the top post in the House of Representatives:  his hands are tied, his lips are sealed, and he will be taking orders from the Tea Party,” Hoppe said.

It’s business as usual on Capitol Hill.

PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT AQUINO READY FOR MARRIAGE

imageMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – The most eligible bachelor of the Philippines, President NoyNoy Aquino, says he is ready for marriage, adding: “If the right one comes along, why not?”

Early this year, the 56-year-old Aquino was rumored to be dating 26-year-old Pia Wurtzbach, the reigning Miss Philippines-Universe, after both were spotted dining in a Quezon City restaurant with a large group of friends and colleagues.

Aquino did not specify the gender of the person he wants to bring to the presidential palace (Malacañang) before his term expires in 2016, but everyone assumes it would be female since same-sex marriage is not legal in the Philippines. (But look at that pinky in photo above)

Is marriage ready for Aquino?