All candidates accept debate offer from ABC, WMUR (New Hampshire primary)

The Union Leader ^ | December 27, 2007 | Garry Rayno

[2ndDivisionVet]

MANCHESTER – Republican presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney yesterday agreed to participate in the WMUR/ABC/Facebook presidential debates just three days before the primary Jan. 8.

They join fellow Republicans John McCain, Mike Huckabee, Ron Paul, Duncan Hunter and Fred Thompson in officially agreeing to the debates scheduled for Jan. 5 at St. Anselm College. The forums begin at 7 p.m.

Bartlett said all the major Democratic and Republican candidates’ campaigns have been involved in discussions about the debates.

Democratic presidential candidates who have committed to the debates include Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Joseph Biden and Dennis Kucinich, according to WMUR news director Andrew Vrees.

Giuliani also agreed yesterday to participate in a presidential debate on the Fox network on Jan. 6, although no debate is currently scheduled. Fox News, with the state Republican Party, had scheduled a Republican debate for that date, but withdrew the proposal when candidates did not commit to the event.

State Republican Party chair Fergus Cullen said the party has been discussing a presidential forum for several months with Fox News for Jan. 6 and has been in touch with all the campaigns about it. "We’ve gotten a favorable response, but that is short of a commitment," he said yesterday.

He said he has noted all along he does not expect the presidential candidates to make a firm commitment to participate in any end-of-the-campaign events until much closer to when they are held.

The state Republican Party has scheduled a presidential forum for 11 a.m. Jan. 6 at the Function Center at Hampshire Hills in Milford. The party’s presidential candidates have been invited to participate in the forum.

[2ndDivisionVet]

I'm betting Fred will win again.

[wolfcreek]

You know what would be interesting to watch; A mix and match debate. (combination of Repubs and Dims on the same stage) And an impartial mod....of course.

[Onelifetogive]

All candidates accept debate offer from ABC, WMUR (New Hampshire primary)

Imbeciles....

They are guaranteeing that they will get the "Why is destroying the Earth so important to you?" type questions...

[Onelifetogive]

And an impartial mod....of course.

Who needs a mod? Each candidate could 1) ask questions of the others or 2) designate a questioner to represent him. You know, like a real debate...

[PAR35]

Bartlett said all the major Democratic and Republican candidates’ campaigns have been involved in discussions about the debates.

That would explain why Mr. Reparations - excuse me, Dr. Reparations - isn't on the list.

[camerongood210]

Am I understanding this right...both party’s candidates in the same debate? If so, this should be fun. I can’t wait to see Fred call one of the Dems out on something.

[wolfcreek]

It would be fun to watch.

[mission9]

Newt Gingrich or the Heritage Foundation should sponsor the debates and charge admission to the public and charge the news media for the right to carry the programming live.

[deport]

Am I understanding this right...both party’s candidates in the same debate? If so, this should be fun. I can’t wait to see Fred call one of the Dems out on something.

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No........ These are back to back debates on the same night, same location with a coin flip determining the order which has the Republicans first and the Democrats second. They start at 7pm and run for 90 minutes and I assume a break [maybe 30 min] in order to get the 2nd group on stage and ready to go...

[Kevmo]

But the people who do bet spit out Duncan Hunter as the last winner of the debate.

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According to Intrade, the winner of the December 12th GOP debate was... Duncan Hunter.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1938773/posts

Why the smart money is on Duncan Hunter
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1926032/posts

In this poll Hunter is up 3% and even with Paul and Thompson.
http://www.wxyz.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=3481ef60-8195-46a9-af04-b87b907bcfdd

[CivilWarguy]

Do Republican candidates have a death wish?

Don’t let ABC, facebook or any MSM stage your debate. Haven’t you already learned from experience??????

[MeanWestTexan]

Fred looked good smacking around the liberal moderator last time.

None of the other candidates were brave enough.

[EQAndyBuzz]

Have the debate live on Hannity and Colmes

[LibFreeOrDie]

The state Republican Party has scheduled a presidential forum for 11 a.m. Jan. 6 at the Function Center at Hampshire Hills in Milford. The party’s presidential candidates have been invited to participate in the forum.

Just so no one drives all the way to Milford, NH, thinking it's free... It's actually a brunch that'll cost you $125 a ticket.

[TheThirdRuffian]

I think more face time can only be good for Thompson, as he is such an able speaker.

[kaycee]

What is the format? Will there be a moderator?

[rmlew]

Weak.
How about an actual conservative debate!

[joydoc]

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR BOLTON

[joydoc]

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR BOLTON

[joydoc]

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR BOLTON

[joydoc]

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR HIM

[joydoc]

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR HIM

[joydoc]

WRITE IN JOHN BOLTON FOR PRESIDENT

DEMOCRATS FEAR HIM

[AmericanInTokyo]

Yippee!

Finally one at a decent hour.

I will watch (somehow).

9 a.m. Sunday morning, 6 January here in Japan.......

[AmericanInTokyo]

What you can do is post it ONCE and then in the “To:” block, just put in the bunch of Freepers you want to see it, OK? ;-)

[Route66]

Unless you are determined to only make a statement with your vote, I suggest that you choose from among the GOP candidates on the ballot.

Perhaps Bolton will be offered a good position in the Thompson administration.

[AmericanInTokyo]

Yes, but if there were, Rudy, Romney, McCain and the Huckster would not show up!!

[joydoc]

‘REMEMBER THE ALAMO’

[joydoc]

‘REMEMBER THE ALAMO’

[joydoc]

‘REMEMBER THE ALAMO’

[deport]

What is the format? Will there be a moderator?

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Not sure on the details as I’ve only read a couple of articles and they have been sparse with that info. ABC says that “World News” anchor Charles Gibson will be the moderator for both debates, which will run from 7-11 p.m. EST. Also that Facebook will have debate groups that will discuss issues before, during and after the debates.... As to questioning procedures I’ve seen nothing.

[camerongood210]

Let’s get the gay general back

[Norman Bates]

The McCain List.