How do you feel about the Youtube debates?

Question

I think the candidates never answer honestly. they can't afford to say one wrong thing. But its hard for them because they are asked difficult questions.

Answer 1

Are you kidding me? After what happened last night, I would HOPE that most people can see what a joke this was. You people are aware that several of the questions were planted by the Edwards, Clinton and Obama campaigns right? INCLUDING the "gay" vet who had problems with the "don't ask don't tell" policy that MR Clinton put into place. Yes the kindly old vet was flown to the debates at the expense of CNN, knowing full well that he was a worker on MRS Clintons campaign. Do liberals have NO shame?

Answer 2

What we call debates are far from anything resembling a real debate. If we could actually see the candidates debate each other that would be awesome. Until the, we have to do our own research. Use these sites to learn more about the issues, and the candidates.

http://www.vajoe.com/candidate_calculator.html
http://www.votesmart.org/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21116732
http://www.answers.com/topic/united-states-presidential-election-2008?cat=tec...
http://www.declareyourself.com/?gclid=CO7IkrDO3Y8CFQHHIgodCz5P0w

Here is how I ranked the last debate and the candidates. I will vote for the Republican Nominee! Mike Huckabee or Mitt Romney are my 1st and 2nd choice...so to be honest, my filter may not be objective!

1. Mike Huckabee - witty, well-prepared, and compassionate and would unite us! He is the man for the job! Death penalty skate, but I understand why!
2. Mitt Romney - bickering with Rudy made him look petty; comments on torture made him seem wise and made McCain seem cold and on the attack! Comments on Confederate flag non-issue.
3. John McCain - affirmed that he is the well respected veteran and would lead well.
4. Fred Thompson - not heard from very much, seemed poorly prepared and confused. Not very articulate and disappointing. Sounded like he was trying out for VEEP.
5. Duncan Hunter – Faired well, not much time, but all answers were good! He would be a great VEEP to Huckabee!
6. Tom Tancredo – Good on one issue: Immigration, but he ranks high on my candidate calculator, so candidate for VEEP too!
7. Ron Paul - didn't respond well to McCain's attacks; rant about North American Union conspiracy made him seem too extreme.
8. Rudy Giuliani - bickering with Romney made him look petty, if I have to listen to his stats about NY one more time, I will PUKE!

VOTE TO KEEP AMERICA SAFE!

Answer 3

There weren't many intelligent questions for them to answer. That CNN format for debates was embarrassing. Not too mention CNN's agenda was to get them to bicker between themselves.

Answer 4

I think they're silly. The questions for the Democrats should come from Fox News, and questions for the Republicans should come from CNN.

Vote for Rudy!

Answer 5

There were decent questions overall, but I think they should've covered more topics. Many other great questions were asked, but CNN never chose them.

Answer 6

Too dumb.