2007-07-30 16:15:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I think it generally good. There are other methods of debate and the Youtube thing did come across as quite unprofessional and not for those of Presidential quality.
CNN is generally not a group to be trusted either (I watch CNN daily and that is my opinion).
They should simply set up another debate, if not with CNN, then with another network and scrap this Youtube kiddie junk.
These debates are for the Republican nominee. It is up to the Republican candidates to agree to venues that present their arguments to the Republican Party. Youtube is certainly not the singular method of doing that, and has much less appeal for Republicans than it does for Democrats.
2007-07-30 16:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Skipping debates, skipping strawpolls and forums, skip making your run official... I don't know, I don't think that's smart for anyone that is serious. I feel they skip these things after figuring out all the positives and negatives that can come from a situation. If there aren't more positives, they skip. It's all calculated, with very little transparency. I think the future executive branch could be just a TAD more transparent and open with the people it serves under.
Interestingly, the two people I originally liked, McCain and Paul are for sure going to debate if provided with the opportunity. The others have said they would. Only the "front runners" are refusing. So in a way, some of the Republicans are smart.
Childish or not, it reflects the actual attitude of people across the nation, not your idealized attitude that everything is prim and proper in the world. First time voters, an internet savvy generation, the breaking down of mainstream media (for certain demographics), all are new and interesting factors we have to deal with. The old rules may not apply.
2007-07-30 23:45:11 · answer #2 · answered by ThomasS 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That's a good question I really don't know there are so many idea being thrown out there, some bad(mostly by the Democrats), some neural, and some good. Personally I think it may have been a good idea because the Democrats got it easy and everybody knows that they were more then likely going to screw over the republican candidates, so in the short term I think it probably hurt them a little, but in the long term I really don't think so. And as far as I know not one debate has one it or lost it for a candidates so they will move on from this with out to much of a blak eye.................
2007-07-31 21:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by william8_5 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer is no. It makes it appear as though they are afraid to answer questions from the American people. Now personally I just think that many of them have never really embraced the Internet and it's full potential, but either way the result is the same.
Edit: I find this amusing in general. I have an open question about what people thought about the Democrats refusing to debate on Fox News. The answers are somewhat similar. It seems that people think that because the questions might be hard, or somehow biased that the candidates should not have to answer them. My thought is that political candidates should be prepared to answer any question on issues no matter how biased it might be. A persuasive argument goes a long way towards winning converts, but you will never convert anyone if you only choose safe venues to inhabit and even safer questions to answer. It amazes how both sides think the other should subject themselves to scrutiny or criticism, but draw the line at subjecting their chosen ones to the same in return. Is it any wonder this country is so screwed up politically?
2007-07-30 23:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Bryan 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No
The libs' would not meet and no media played on this but take a republican and do the same and it will be all over.
You must fight their fight and take it to them.
And it is a good chance to poke at the media and the left with fast wit.
This will win many on the right.
The left is worried about how they look and the right is about doing not looks.
I think it would be the best chance to move ahead with the right mind but this is not easy to pull off unless you truly see though the left and their lies to pick it apart.
2007-07-31 08:09:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, look who is running the debate, CNN. And Anderson Cooper is one of the leaders too. If they did participate in the you tube debate, CNN would only focus on the negatives of the debates and highlight the positives on the Democratic side.
2007-07-30 23:40:51 · answer #6 · answered by tuckerjess 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The inverse of Republican is "Smart", so for them to skip a debate is smart indeed.
2007-08-01 02:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by djovation 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll bet they felt like the Democrats during the 1984 elections. Yes they should skip it. They can only win if the election focused on wedge issues and inflammatory rhetoric.
2007-07-30 23:43:34 · answer #8 · answered by eric l 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are having their own you tube debate in a few weeks. Submit your question.
2007-07-30 23:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by firewomen 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Smart?no
Afraid of questions from real Americans?yes
2007-07-31 00:09:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋