Where there is no knowledge the people perish.
The latest straw poll showed "I don't know" in the lead for for Republican Pres. candidates.
2007-08-16 19:11:34 · 11 answers · asked by andy r 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
You mean the 72 times Gonzales said he didn't know? It didn't help them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IBvZlRqOTw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArwXQFMF9qI&mode=related&search=
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY5BwMjpUOI&mode=related&search=
2007-08-16 19:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I assume you are referring to Att.Gen. Gonzalez. US attorneys serve at the whim of the president, and the attorney general. Since those US attorneys serve at their discretion then that is there decision to make. Many day to day functions of the office may not be easily recalled.
Also as another answerer said Reagan used the I don't recall defense on many occasions, but that was probably just the early symptoms of Alzheimer.
2007-08-17 02:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If so, it's because the Republican party is running some very well qualified candidates, as opposed to the dems who are running their icons and playing follow the leader as usual.
2007-08-17 02:33:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Republican memory loss - a condition know to politicians who cannot tell the truth. I don't recall an excuse to lie in order to save ones assets.
2007-08-17 03:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more than it has decimated the Democratic Party. Ted Kennedy is the king of "I don't recall;" particularly after drinking and driving and subsequently being asked how he killed his passenger.
2007-08-17 02:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't put much faith in polls but I'd probably answer the same way. The Republicans sure don't have candidates that look promising.
2007-08-17 02:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by katydid 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hillary said "I don't recall" so many times in her White Water hearing that it became a very funny parity.
2007-08-17 02:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Depends on what your definition of "is" is.
2007-08-17 02:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
REAGAN SAID IT UNDER OATH HUNDREDS OF TIMES DURING THE IRAN CONTRA INVESTIGATION
2007-08-17 02:17:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
depends on what the definition of "has" is............
2007-08-17 02:21:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋