In my view the matter of a presidential debate is in and of itself requires the highest priority in its planning and execution by all parties concerned. The RN. C negotiated with CNBC in good faith. The moderators were accepted in good faith and the candidates were expected in good faith to be prepared to answer a moderators questions and not to do so would normally place them in poor light.

Unfortunately with or without the consent of their employer the moderators choose to conduct this debate like a circus and using the candidates as their play things. It was very unprofessional, unethical and very discourteous .

You cannot fault the candidates for their refusal to go along with this farce.
comments such as comic candidate, your weakness, etc were not tough questions they were inappropriate question. In fact I do fault Bush for attempting to legitimize Hardwood's question concerning fantasy football. It made bush look ridiculous

Beyond all that the American viewers/voters were denied the benefit of listening to a debate and have the opportunity to compare their views and policies. This was a selfish act by these CNBC moderators and an immature one at that.

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