2007-09-28 02:58:19 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
was it because of Tavis Smiley?
or the don't care about the people at the forum
and don't say schedualing conflict
2007-09-28 03:03:41 · update #1
Because they are arrogant and stupid, just like Bush. I am glad they didn't come, because for once I got to hear what the other candidates had to say. I thought they all handled themselves quite well.
2007-09-28 03:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by Ohsassyone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have not courted the black vote for decades. The Republican party is not known for it's tolerance. This is just more evidence that they don't quite understand changing demographics.
I think it was outright disrespectful to people of color but I admire the ones who did come.
I'll still vote democrat, but at least the 5 who came showed character.
2007-09-28 03:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by rumbler_12 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The debate didn't happen to fall within the limited spare time they all had. Interesting, isn't it?
2007-09-28 03:02:42 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because 92% of black voters are going to vote for who ever the Democrat's candidate is no matter what. So it's pretty much a waste of time for a major Republican candidate to go to a debate just for black voters.
2007-09-28 03:03:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
They think they will win more votes from their base if they show they do not care about minority issues. They are being honest, for once.
2007-09-28 03:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Afraid of answering questions probably.
2007-09-28 03:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by LatexSolarBeef 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't need to debate to win.
You need positions.
(I remember Dems telling us that Kerry beat Bush handily in a debate. Funny thing is that Bush is president.)
Oh, Cheney kicked Edwards tail in their debate. Did you vote to put Cheney in office cause he was wonderful at the debates? I kind of doubt it.)
I feel sorry for people who don't know where the candidates stand without having to see them on tv. Very sorry.
2007-09-28 03:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by junglejoe 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Total waste of time.
2007-09-28 03:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by john 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They couldn't get their sacks ready in time? At least they don't speak Spanish. lol
2007-09-28 03:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Some debates they are invited too are a set up with:
-talking snowmen
-planted questions
-a liberal forum
2007-09-28 03:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by infobrokernate 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋