Posted on 09/17/2007 9:51:38 PM PDT by Doofer
Edited on 09/17/2007 10:02:52 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
All of his Republican foes have been anxiously awaiting a chance to debate Fred Thompson. Well, on Oct. 9th in Dearborn, Mich., they'll get their first shot. Thompson's campaign announced today their October debate schedule. The first one the campaign has committed to attend: the CNBC/MSNBC/Wall Street Journal debate which is being organized in conjunction with the Michigan Republican Party.
(Excerpt) Read more at firstread.msnbc.msn.com ...
They really don't mean much, but for some reason, a significant chunk of the voting public seems to think that playing sound-bite "gotcha" with an adversarial "moderator" is a requirement to run a campaign. So be it. As the man says:
"Debates are important, but let's don't let the tail wag the dog here. Standing up there 10 in a row, you know, like a bunch of seals waiting for someone to throw you the next fish is not necessarily the best way to impart your information to the American people," Thompson said. "I'm not above acting like a seal every once in a while and waiting for the next fish. I just don't want to do it all the time."
Like shootin' fish in a barrel.
Dunno - it’s still comes up as an event on the webpage.
May I suggest Larry Kudlow as moderator? He is about the best CNBC has got!
I dunno, he might have a point--nine people on stage at once, clamoring for attention.
Can’t be true. The other candidate bots all say Fred avoids debates.
In Dearborn, MI, “Little Arabia of America” where they celebrated in the streets on 9/11/01.
Great choice guys.
Has anyone heard anything about last night’s “VALUES DEBATE”? I’ve seen or heard nothing. Only about 5 of the candidates accepted the invite to participate; Alan Keyes was supposed to be one.
CAN SOMEBODY GIVE US AN UPDATE?
Mr. Reguate Poltical Speech better have some good things to say. The more I hear him explain CFR the less I feel like voting for him.
Nine candidates showed up, not much was said we hadn't heard. Keyes is still a fine preacher, Paul is still certifiable.
Eveyone else should decline and force Fred to spend an hour taking questions.
Fred bump!
Hey, P’mom, there’s a newb out there who may be interested in being on your pinglist. Pinging fred4prez!
F4P and I will be prepping Fred for the debate at breakfast this Thursday!
You realize that we all (cordially) hate you, right?
I am SO jealous!! :p
I’m sure f4p will get plenty of pictures. And I am a hospitable FReeper, so even if you couldn’t make it this time, consider yourself always on the invite list! ;o)
Actually given Fred’s feelings about deabtes, he may like that idea...
LOL! I expected a “Mitt could debate himself” joke in response. Who will post the cartoon?
Ten on stage or more if they don't use some type polling criteria for participation..... Won't be much more than a strut affair if they are all allowed.
If I had it I would be glad too...
THAT would be awesome!
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