one less debate is one less slip in the polls for bush.

Shouldn't a presidential candidate be able to defend their policies against partisans adequately enough? But i guess the flip side is that no answer can sufficently please someone diametrically opposed to you and everything you stand for. I suppose i'd also rather there not be hecklers at a presidential debate as well. But maybe that's just me.

Why don't they just make everyone sign "loyalty to no-one" oaths?

What would happen if Kerry showed up anyways and just talked to undecided people instead of a debate?

bush following in clinton's footsteps. he skipped that debate too when he was incumbent. What gives? The other two debates went on without a hitch.

a great idea. as for following in Clinton's steps he didn't need three debates to show he would make a better president than Dole. Bush needs about a million.

i dont know how many debates bush needs, we could always ask former vp gore about debate performance. and as far as dole is concerned ....it was grouchy senior citizen appreciation year... the republicans should of picked better

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The American public could give a damn about who makes what point in the debate. I could personally whip Bush in any debate, on any subject. . . yet I wouldn't receive more than 3 votes (myself, my girl, and my mom . .. .maybe). It's sad to say it, but the U.S. citizenry, on the whole, is thicker than the thickest of bricks. But that's what we get for standing by public education for so long.

lucky you... i dont think dear old mom would vote for me. agreed public education and citizenry

Clinton didn't cancel the St. Louis debate, it was the result of a complex negotiation between the campaigns. They also had four to start with, not just three.

Kerry should debate Nader in St. Louis, then agree with 100% of what he says just to mess with his head.

Then once Naders' "head a splode", Kerry could be like "heh. just joshin' ya Nady-boy "

Or I could not drink so much nyquil

Im going to bed *grumble*

i was waiting for this to start happening.

truly, these bush people will do anything to get out of conversations about issues.

Call him on it Kerry...Call him on it right the hell now.

I heard he was willing to do the debate as long as Dick Cheney could be there with him


editid for speling

[Edited on Sep 09, 2004 by treesofmystery]

I think this is a great idea. Too bad Kerry won't do it.

It's sure a good thing that our thick population has been blessed with an intellectual powerhouse such as yourself. I don't know how we've been able to get out of our own way for the last 100 years. I'm sure our culture of ignorance is why so many people in so many parts of the world struggle for the opportunity to come here and learn at an American University, a chance to be among the dullest and slowest the world has to offer must be an honor for them.

I'm going to go try to have a conversation with the outer wall of my house.