I saw the debate and really only had one question that I would have liked an answer on. And I'm a democrat.

The GOP is holding debates on MSNBC, why won't you, as Democrats debate and answer questions from FOX news?

Way too timid and unwilling to face serious questions. Even the audience questions were screened for diversity and feebleness as was reported in both the "Las Vegas Sun" and the "Review Journal."

What is a serious thinking Dem to do? You notice I was not asked to pose any questions and I was available.
liberaldave | Homepage | 11.17.07 - 11:21 am | #

Dave: You live in L.V. now, you should have gone to the debate.

You amplified my point about snubbing Fox News. You can bet John Edwards would have done better, or at least Hillary wouldn't have gotten a pass, in a Fox News debate.

Will Hillary now insist that only CNN carry debates? Or will she insist on selecting the moderators and questioners at future debates?

Talk about a setup! CNN went out of their way to be nice to Hillary. Just like at the fawning questions Campbell Brown asked.
Mike's America | Homepage | 11.17.07 - 11:31 am | #

dave,
"What is a serious thinking Dem to do?"

one answer to this question would be to rethink your positions.

your whole comment would require this, i believe. if Dem leaders are afraid to answer the tough questions in debate what does that say of their qualifications as president of the nation where answering tough questions is a requirement of the job?
The Griper | Homepage | 11.17.07 - 7:57 pm | #

I would have suggested Dave discuss the issue with other "serious" Democrats but then there are so few left and most of them are in hiding lest the Moveon Morons find out who they are and demand they show up at their rallies.
Mike's America | Homepage | 11.17.07 - 8:07 pm | #

Yes, but it's not always just the Dems who avoid a tough sell (although, in the case of FOX news, it's about their perceptions of bias). I'm disappointed when the GOP candidates don't speak before the black caucus and other potentially hostile crowds. And no, scheduling conflicts is not an adequate excuse for missed opportunity.
wordsmith | Homepage | 11.17.07 - 10:14 pm | #

All of the spots were taken by the Dem leaders or I would have. It was a handpicked audience.

Wordsmith, great point, but at least the GOP is not ducking the Dem network of MSNBC.
liberaldave | Homepage | 11.18.07 - 3:26 pm | #