Originally Posted by chelsea24

Hello! I'm back! I know you missed me Bucco!

I find it very interesting that most of the Republicans do not want these debates. Especially John McCain! hmmmmm, wonder why?

oh, oh, I think I know . . . McCain doesn't stand a chance!

It's a shame when things were quieter nationally that Sen. Obama and staff REFUSED to participate in town hall forums - all of them - to discuss issues. yet today it's a different deal. What hypocracy!

All of this gamesmanship is sickening. When the candidates and staff start acting like adults, perhaps they will be worthy of adult votes.

At this point, neither is worthy of running a hot dog stand if the best we can get is who can outstage the other - and both are just as guilty.

Oh well, once they get their make-up on, the cue cards in place, the rehearsals completed and paid off the cameraman to shoot the best profile angles, then we will have another celluloid President - all style and no substance.

If you REALLY want to get the best value from the debates, listen to them on the radio or cover the TV screen. Anything else is the make-up artists, wardrobe specialists, and acting coaches at work. BUT if what you want is the best stage show, by all means, vote on the basis of who may have minored in theater arts.

Originally Posted by SteveZ

It's a shame when things were quieter nationally that Sen. Obama and staff REFUSED to participate in town hall forums - all of them - to discuss issues. yet today it's a different deal. What hypocrisy!

All of this gamesmanship is sickening. When the candidates and staff start acting like adults, perhaps they will be worthy of adult votes.

At this point, neither is worthy of running a hot dog stand if the best we can get is who can outstage the other - and both are just as guilty.

Oh well, once they get their make-up on, the cue cards in place, the rehearsals completed and paid off the cameraman to shoot the best profile angles, then we will have another celluloid President - all style and no substance.

If you REALLY want to get the best value from the debates, listen to them on the radio or cover the TV screen. Anything else is the make-up artists, wardrobe specialists, and acting coaches at work. BUT if what you want is the best stage show, by all means, vote on the basis of who may have minored in theater arts.

The only hyprocrisy comes is from McCain saying he won't debate until there is a settlement! Guess what. No settlement on the bailout and here he comes! Don't make me laugh.

Is it really being suggested that Jim Lehrer a liberal-leaning moderator?

OK, for the sake of discussion...who would the Republicans out there find acceptable as a moderator for the debates?...you know, one who stands straight up and doesn't lean left or right.

Originally Posted by chelsea24

Hello! I'm back! I know you missed me Bucco!

I find it very interesting that most of the Republicans do not want these debates. Especially John McCain! hmmmmm, wonder why?

oh, oh, I think I know . . . McCain doesn't stand a chance!

I dont recall ANYONE saying that Sen McCain did not want a debate...where did you hear this?

Well, I missed you in many ways

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

Is it really being suggested that Jim Lehrer a liberal-leaning moderator?

OK, for the sake of discussion...who would the Republicans out there find acceptable as a moderator for the debates?...you know, one who stands straight up and doesn't lean left or right.

Kahuna...what board are you reading?

WHO EVER suggested that Jim Lehrer is a liberal-leaning moderator ?

I never read that anywhere here and will stand corrected if you can show it to me !!

Do we just MAKE UP stuff to post now ?

I like the debate format better than the town hall meeting format. The reason why: Commentators/interviewers like to follow up with candidates to make sure the candidate answers questions rather than give their "bottled quotes" for an answer to the question. Town hall questioners usually do not have an opportunity to follow up with candidates. PBS Jim Lehrer is a good choice for the commentator.

Originally Posted by joannej

I like the debate format better than the town hall meeting format. The reason why: Commentators/interviewers like to follow up with candidates to make sure the candidate answers questions rather than give their "bottled quotes" for an answer to the question. Town hall questioners usually do not have an opportunity to follow up with candidates. PBS Jim Lehrer is a good choice for the commentator.

Jim Lehrer is a good choice

we all are very aware of the partisan polarity regardless what is right or wrong...it is always party first.

I thought my throw away comment about there are NO Dems that would say NO....at least out loud let alone this forum.

BTK

Originally Posted by joannej

I like the debate format better than the town hall meeting format. The reason why: Commentators/interviewers like to follow up with candidates to make sure the candidate answers questions rather than give their "bottled quotes" for an answer to the question. Town hall questioners usually do not have an opportunity to follow up with candidates. PBS Jim Lehrer is a good choice for the commentator.

Great post....I think (I hope anyway) that everytime I mentioned the forums as my particular choice I mentioned with some kind of follow up from journalists.

I would also agree that Jim Lehrer is a great choice.'

I dont expect much out of these debates....if someone screws up it could be the end of the game and that is a shame...I hope they stucture the questions not to TRY to catch the candidates but to in fact bring out their stands !

tonight the debate would make up the minds of over 39% of the voters!!!!
Where is interactive media when ya need it. I want to know where and how the number was derived. We all know it is a dart throw decision. What he is really doing is pre programming the sheeple. Does anybody really believe one event like tonight's school play will be the determining factor?
Does anybody believe the events of the next almost 40 days will stand still hence the debate is the lasting determining factor? Only the sheeple and the NBC following.

Tonight will only serve as cannon fodder for those who regal in picking the fly specs from the pepper......aka....no substance.

BTK

Buff, I visit Drudge numerous times daily and I enjoy the site. It is not a liberal site, so why would you expect Obama to do well in a poll taken on this site? In the real world Obama is doing quite well.

Some poll numbers.

http://www.mlive.com/elections/index...he_debate.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/poll...lection.debate

CNN has Obama 68% to McCain 27%

I had no doubt that Senator Obama would sweep this and the rest of the debates.


BTW, as far as Drudge goes, they also declared Romney a clear winner in May. Not too dependable!

Chelsa, make sure you get the last word in because it is evident you won't get the last laugh

Originally Posted by oshunluva

A CNN poll, now that gives it all the credence we need.

Glad you like it Osh! But, really all the credence you'll need is when Obama is sworn in in January. Just watch!