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Sun Sep-14-03 09:58 AM
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I'm not a Kerry supporter, but I think he did a good job this morning. Despite his vote for the IWR (which really drove me nuts, particularly in light of his no vote on GWI- yes I've read his speech) I think he'd be a good President. Still have doubts about his viability as a candidate, but I think he's been approving lately, honing his message and speaking directly to the electorate.
President Clinton is right. We have great candidates. With the exception of Joe, they all bring great things to the table.
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Sun Sep-14-03 09:59 AM
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1. He challenged DEAN to a debate!!! |
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:03 AM
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At least I hope so. I think it would be a good thing.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:07 AM
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4. You got it wrong, molly...he ACCEPTED Dean's challenge |
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to go face to face. Kerry turned Dean's heated words into a proposal for debate that Kerry accepted. Heh. Smart maneuver.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:23 AM
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9. Lord knows Kerry needs the publicity. |
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Definately a smart maneuver. If you can't generate it yourself, grab hold of someone elses. No one said he was stupid.
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Sun Sep-14-03 11:45 AM
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27. No, if someone is going to accuse you of something |
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then make them put up or shut up.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:57 AM
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19. Face the Nation accepted also - 2 out 3 said yes |
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now we just need to wait for Dean's answer.
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Sun Sep-14-03 01:08 PM
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The candidate who is trailing challenges the front-runner to a debate.
Right now it is too early to have a two candidate debate. Kerry is doing what I've been hoping he would do a long time ago, assume the mantle of leadership he rightfully should be wearing. Unfortunately, he is a bit too focused on Dean and not focused enough on Bush, but it is still early.
He is, unfortunately, doing a disservice to the other candidates, but I suspect they all want Dean removed from the top of the list and are willing to let Kerry be the Hitman. Dean would be an idiot if he accepted the debate at this time. He has too much to lose and not enough to gain by debating Kerry.
After the first four primaries, then a debate between the two can be joined. Dean will either have enough momentum that it won't matter or will have lost a few primaries and will need a way to get back on top. Ditto for Kerry. Right now? It wouldn't be a debate that would interest the nation, it would be a debate to interest the supporters of two candidates.
I can already hear Sharpton's criticism.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:05 AM
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3. Re: Dean Debate Challenge |
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Don't they have debates? Lots of them?
If he's asking for a one-on-one debate, wouldn't it make sense to also include Gephardt, who's well ahead of Kerry in Iowa? And maybe Lieberman, who still tops national polls?
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:07 AM
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5. I don't see anything wrong |
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with a debate between any two or more of the candidates on a Sunday news show, but I see your point about it being exclusionary.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:10 AM
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6. Context. The interview used Dean's own words for Kerry to |
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speak to his face. A face to face challenge. Kerry is taking Dean up on that challenge.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:16 AM
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Dean did not say "face to face... with a TV camera." Although the idea intrigues me, assuming the other candidates get the same chance. Or maybe they can carve out some specific time during the next debate for Kerry and Dean to talk with each other, assuming the other candidates agree.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:25 AM
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10. Nor did he say "debate." |
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Kerry needs publicity. Can't generate his own. So....
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:27 AM
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11. Do I Sense Nervousness About A One On One Debate? |
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I thought Dean people would be hungry for this - a real chance for Dean to demonstrate why he is the better choice.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:33 AM
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12. What am I? Chopped liver? |
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I know you were replying to a specific poster, but you implied that all or most Dean supporter were nervous about a one on one debate.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:39 AM
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14. I'm Hoping That You Are Not Chopped Liver |
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Cause that would just be spooky.
Sorry about the sweeping generalization.;-)
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Sun Sep-14-03 01:30 PM
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36. I was always told you should not feed raw meat to puppies. |
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Sun Sep-14-03 12:05 PM
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29. Dean did not say "face to face... with a TV camera." |
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hmmm... maybe they should duke it out in a back room?
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:15 AM
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7. Yes, but til now Kerry has shied |
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from confrontation in person, leaving it to Lieberman.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:37 AM
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13. Did Dean and Lieberman have a one-on-one debate? |
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:39 AM
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15. You missed the Dem debates? |
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You should watch. You'd see that the candidates can address one another even when other candidates are present. It's very civil, honest and mature.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:42 AM
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17. No - the one-on-one between Lieberman and Dean |
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without the other candidates. I didn't hear about Dean challenging anyone but Kerry. I like one-on-ones - kind of like a boxing match instead of a horse race.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:41 AM
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16. A 9 Candidate Debate Is About Soundbites |
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And I find it personally very frustrating, because it is - by necessity - just fluff answers.
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Sun Sep-14-03 11:16 AM
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23. Actually Kerry has topped 2 of the last 3 polls |
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Dean topped the Zogby one.
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Sun Sep-14-03 10:45 AM
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18. Since I missed this show... |
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and because there's another thread discussing the challenge to Dean to debate, what else did Kerry say on FTN?
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Sun Sep-14-03 11:19 AM
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26. My First Deleted Message! |
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I'm glad I went down defending a Dean supporter!
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Sun Sep-14-03 12:15 PM
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30. What happened? I missed it? Did you defend me? |
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Not sure what I said that sparked a message that would get deleted. I just asked how Kerry did on FTN, because I didn't see it. Yikes.
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Sun Sep-14-03 11:11 AM
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22. That's what I was wondering! |
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Did he discuss any policy alternatives? Did he explain why he missed the NCLB funding vote that would have forced Cheney/Bush to come out directly against funding by breaking the tie? Did he offer any criticism of Bush or the repubs?
Or was it all "Dean, Dean, Dean, Dean, Dean" again?
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Sun Sep-14-03 11:17 AM
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1. Kerry and Edwards promised up front to be there if Daschle said their votes were needed. They are busy campaigning across the country. They can't do it from DC, just like Dean can't do it from Vermont. If the Minority Leader had explained the situation, I'm sure both of them would have gone. So you're basically taking a cheap shot on that one.
2. Kerry was resonding with class to a question that was clearly baiting him to attack Dean. Much like on MTP, when he was baited into calling Bush a dumbass frat boy, but instead said that Bush was a likable guy who wanted to do well, but was a bumbling incompetent. Kerry has class. Just because you are brought up around wealth doesn't mean you have it. I think the original comments that started this proved that.
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Sun Sep-14-03 11:18 AM
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25. He answered ALL of the question asked of him |
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did you miss the show? It was only a handful of minutes.
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Sun Sep-14-03 11:49 AM
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28. They tried to hit Kerry with Dean's insult about him. |
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Kerry handled it gracefully and coolly accepted Dean's heated challenge.
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Sun Sep-14-03 01:00 PM
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32. Can somebody fill in the details? What was the original challenge? |
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When, where?
Though I don't think it would be kosher for the 2 of them to have their own debate. McAuliffe won't go for, I'd bet. It's too much of an advantage for Kerry.
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Sun Sep-14-03 12:49 PM
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31. If Terry McAuliffe and the DNC Agree... |
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...I'm OK with one-on-one debates. That's the only condition I'd have. Terry McAuliffe and the DNC are there to decide what's best for the party as a whole, and I'm sure both John Kerry and Howard Dean are good Democratic Party members.
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Sun Sep-14-03 01:03 PM
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33. Now Terry Is The Dean Supporter's Best Friend! |
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I can remember a time not so long ago where Terry was less appreciated.
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Sun Sep-14-03 01:13 PM
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Edited on Sun Sep-14-03 01:38 PM by RUMMYisFROSTED
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