Posted on 11/28/2007 10:06:15 AM PST by Kuksool
Sadly if it didn't happen on the 5:00 o'clock news it didn't happen, for most people.
This is somewhat aside from the point, but WHY are the Republicans allowing the enemy, CNN, to run their debate, whereas the Democrats flatly refused to appear on Fox News, even though it is no longer conservative?
So, hillary gets to stack the Democrat debate with an audience made up of her supporters, and to prepare the questions and the questioners beforehand, and to sneak in her own stooges as “independent” panelists, and to tell the moderators what they can ask and what they must keep silent about.
Apparently hillary also gets to stack the Republican debate, to tell the moderators what to ask, and probably even to tamper with their audience.
What’s wrong with this picture?
Keyes should demand reparations from CNN.
Let Alan Keyes in on the debate. His participation would raise the bar for all the other candidates.
He is articulate on all the issues, intelligent, thoughtful and conservative. What more do you need to know.
As much as I like to hear Dr Keyes speak, all I am afraid he would do, is interupt other candidates to answer questions not directed to him.
Steele would be OK; I was thinking of J.C. Watts. Or there was the guy who ran for senate from Georgia a few years ago, Herman Cain. Cain’s also survived a bout with colon cancer, so that should be good for blunting attacks from Edwards.
I’d prefer them eliminating anyone not polling in double digits nationally and without an effective ground organization.Although I agree with you on principle, I think this standard should be exercised after Iowa and NH, when actual votes have been cast.
In the meantime, however, there has to be some standard and whatever that standard is, Keyes doesn't meet it.
Duncan Hunter, and some of the others not polling in double digits, should be allowed to continue debating at least until after Iowa and NH, in my opinion.
Racist! /sarc
Of course, if the shoe was on the other foot...
“Amazing how many Freepers are thrilled at the CNN execs decision to filter our candidates for us. Oh well, as long as our personal Ox isn’t being gored I guess, a little censorship is OK.”
Want some cheese with that whine? Censorship? Give me a break. Airtime is valuable and should not be wasted on the likes of Keyes. I say the same for Kucinich and Paul.
What do you think this is? Little league where every one gets to play no matter how much they suck? Well, it’s not and that is a damn good thing.
I can honestly say that I didn't know he was running again.
(Not that his presence in the race makes any difference to me)
I'm with you. Keyes was literally locked out of a debate last time he ran, handcuffed by police and driven around and dumped after the debates were over.
As for CNN, this is nothing new to them:CNN Commentator Suggests Alan Keyes Be Dropped from Debates After He Wins AGAIN
Click, read the comments, as well as the article.
Kinda like deja vu all over again.
FWIW, Alan Keyes is the ONLY Presidential candidate who can go toe to toe with Obama and NOT get the race card played on him.
He is also the only presidential candidate to have stopped in my town in my lifetime, and I'm a great-grandpa. I heard his speech, and frankly, liked most of what he had to say. We differ on a couple of points, but I think having him in the debates puts more political weight on the Right side of the policy platform teeter-totter that seems to be tilting ever leftward in the Republican Party.
Alan is the only candidate in either party with anything substantive to say, yet he alone is singled out for such treatment.
Ezekiel 32:8All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you; I will bring darkness over your land, declares the Sovereign LORD.
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
I agree with your statement, Amb. Keyes is certainly the most articulate speaker and would bury these other speakers not to mention the Dem’s. Personally I would vote for him in a NY second. He is clear, committed and someone with a clear message, and not a hack like most politicians Dem or republican.
Anyone expecting CNN to be fair is being set up for disappointment. We witnessed how they rolled over for Hillary. CNN will push their own agenda with the Republican candidates, and focus on the ones who closely match ‘their’ ideas of the right candidate. Its predictable who those three will be.
At least Kucinich knows how to get elected.....over and over and over again.
They (CNN) could give Keyes the bunny rabbit question.
And inspiring: I want to rush out and do "something good" after his sermons—I mean, talks.
Good to see you again, Aquinasfan.
It’s sickening to see cowards, even on this site, who cheer on the gatekeepers at CNN. As long as it’s their anointed one who’s not getting excluded, they don’t care that great voices for our freedom and liberty are excluded.
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