In a July 14 interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network, U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle (R-NV) suggested that she prefers to appear on Fox News over shows like Meet the Press because Fox gives her an opportunity to raise money. From the interview:

David Brody: Not to harp on the point but when you're on Fox News or talking to more conservative outlets but maybe not going on “Meet the Press” or a “This Week”, those type of news shows, then the perception and the narrative starts to be like you are avoiding those mainstream media outlets.

Sharron Angle: Well, in that audience will they let me say I need $25 dollars from a million people go to Sharron Angle.com send money? Will they let me say that? Will I get a bump on my website and you can watch whenever I go on to a show like that we get an immediate bump. You can see the little spinners. People say 'Oh, I heard that. I am going and I'm going to help Sharron out because they realize this is a national effort and that I need people from all around the nation. They may not be able to vote for me but they can certainly help."

On Monday, Angle began an interview with Neil Cavuto by stating, “Well, first of all, Neil, it's great to be on your show to talk about this campaign against Harry Reid who needs $25 million -- and I have been saying I only need a million people to send $25 to SharronAngle.com.” Angle also made fundraising pitches on Hannity and Fox & Friends.

Fox News' softball treatment of Angle has drawn criticism from Nevada journalist Jon Ralston, the Washington Post's Howard Kurtz and the Las Vegas affiliate for Fox-TV. Angle's comments join other Republicans who have touted Fox News as a venue for pushing Republican ideas and fundraising.

Earlier this week, Fox News “political analyst” Dick Morris sent an email solicitation for the Americans for New Leadership urging people to give money to Angle.