OBAMA is afraid to Debate Hillary because:

[Tellurian]

We're not talking about FREE Publicity here.. We're talking about who is the BEST Candidate for the General Election.

[SoFlaJet]

1. He's afraid

Hillary will try and borrow some money from him...

[FrenchieCat]

3. !

:rofl:

[DUyellow]

107. he said he would do at least one, which makes this thread BS

[rodeodance]

108. yeah yeah--he throws in a token.

[Tellurian]

6. cute..

:rofl:

[Kahuna]

7. DING DING DING DING!!! IOW, because why should he give her free

exposure. He won't agree to those debates because he doesn't need to.

[ChimpersMcSmirkers]

18. Exactly,

Why give her the free coverage when he doesn't need to. She's struggling for cash, and this her way to save some.

[chimpymustgo]

106. Why not be a MAN and answer the questions voters want to know?

It's really that simple. This isn't a game - at least to most of us.

[Tellurian]

25. Of course he should, if he thinks himself worthy of the job!

why should we blind ourselves to who is the best candidate.

[Hoof Hearted]

72. He falls down when he can't preacher-fy and blow rainbows up everyones arse

Honestly - I like the man a lot, but his southern preacher love-ins are starting to wear me out.

And I don't want to lie down with Republicans either, all you come away with are fleas, a fast kick in the ass, and cigar burns from Rush Limbaugh.

[Tellurian]

90. hmm..pushing Republicans on us is not a sign of "change" but more of the same..

[Window]

15. ROTFLMAO!

Peace:thumbsup:

[Whisp]

21. hey, buddie, can u spare a dime?

:rofl:

[BattyDem]

42. ROFL!

:rofl:

[Norwood]

60. If only you could recommend replies

:rofl:

[AZBlue]

62. Best! Post! Ever!!!!!

[SoFlaJet]

100. Thank you

thank you very much

[workinclasszero]

65. No free ride for Hillary

Why should Obama give Hillary free air time??

If Hillary's own supporters won't fund her campaign why should Obama??:rofl:

[Tellurian]

93. Hillary's supporters are funding her campaign..

and unless you think Obama is sending in a stand-in for the debate, it's 'equal time' if he shows.

[JVS]

98. her supporters are $5,000,000 in the hole since she lent herself the money

[VolcanoJen]

77. *** snort! ***

Damn you, SoFla, I now have beer coming out of my nose. :-)

[Occam Bandage]

102. LMAO

[mopinko]

104. come on people. just pretend this is part of the poll.

you know this is the answer!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Owl]

126. Touché !

[Clarkansas]

2. Why is Obama afraid to debate Mercer?

:shrug:

[SoFlaJet]

17. Well Come ON Clark

Lee is a dynamo-would you want to be made to look meek to this powerhouse? me neither-I shudder at the thought-hey I'm no MORAN and I'm not RETARTED either

[RoadRage]

4. Uhh.. hmm.. perhaps choice 7 - He's NOT afraid to debate Hillary, and has already done so several

times? Yup.. it's always the Obama people who are trying to stir up shit.. right.. right.

[Stand and Fight]

83. I agree. I don't think he's afraid either. n/t

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

5. Because he doesn't want to make her cry again?

[0007]

59. There's something to what your saying man! Those holy tears

bring in big bucks. Not counting the media exposure.

[zulchzulu]

8. Other: He can't stand hearing her phony cackle and crybaby act

[Straight Shooter]

9. Because there are no buttons on the podium that he can claim he didn't mean to press. n/t

[NC_Nurse]

10. Because he doesn't need to ...

he has the money for ads and the momentum to beat her without it.

[Sanctified]

11. He doesn't need Free Publicity, he can afford commercials while Hillary on the other hand...

appears to need free publicity since she is in a bit of a money crunch and has campaign staff working for free.

[usregimechange]

12. because Hillary wants to treat Fox News as a actual news network?

[Nailzberg]

13. Because we've had 18 debates and they've all been the same bullshit.

[JVS]

14. He doesn't want to be part of some kind of "Verbal Rape" as has been claimed by his critics before

[woolldog]

16. Look

I don't think it's a secret that Hillary is a formidable debater. Why take a chance unnecessarily when everything else is in your favor. He has time, money, momentum on his side.

Ultimately it doesn't matter and is a silly exercise. Debating skills have nothing to do with how strong a president a candidate will be, how much they will accomplish in office etc...

[nonconformist]

31. Yeah, why take a chance that the issues will become the focus?

That could ruin EVERYTHING.

[woolldog]

35. Debates

don't really address the issues in much detail. They can't. They are mostly about showmanship.

[earthlover]

37. We haven't had real debates in decades....

however, it is a truism that the underdog wants a debate more than the candidate with a lead.

[Yael]

19. Where is the free air time option?

:P

[Tellurian]

26. I didn't make it an option because I wanted people to think otherwise..

rather than take the easy way out!

[scheming daemons]

66. He knows her campaign is withering on the vine and doesn't want to infuse it with free pub.?

:shrug:

He's debated her 18 times already.... and he'll give her another debate or two before March 4th. That's plenty.

He has no obligation to try to help her campaign out of its hole.

[Whisp]

20. hahahah! Hillary the pandhandler.

yes we are talking FREE publiciity.

:rofl:

[Tellurian]

29. whoa.. synapes not firing too well tonight..hmm?

[gmudem]

22. Other - he knows Clinton is running out of money

And isn't going to give in to her silly demands just because she needs the debates to give her free airtime because her funds are drying up.

[GoldieAZ49]

23. Why give her weekly debates for free advertising

He doesn't need to 'finance' her campaign by do debates

[DrFunkenstein]

24. 18 Debates And Obama's Still Climbing

Are you sure you want them debating? Maybe Hillary would do better with planted questions and direct mail suggesting that Obama opposes a woman's choice and surrogates hinting that he's a drug dealing jihadist straight outta da madrassa.

Direct confrontation doesn't work nearly as well for her.

[Tellurian]

94. Yes, direct confrontation is something that would benefit Obama..

and watch his poll numbers rise..:hi:

[MzShellG]

27. Silly poll....

That shows so much desparation. Barack doesn't need to waste his time. He just needs to take his message straight to the American people(in person).

[southern_dem]

28. None of the above

Senator Clinton needs the free media and he doesn't want to give it to her.

[FrenchieCat]

30. He doesn't want to make her cry?

[Tellurian]

32. Looks like consensus says : OBAMI IS AFRAID to face her..

[shadowknows69]

34. Well shit, since 3 dozen people have said so it must be true

Can I get some of what you're smoking? Really.

[rodeodance]

110. Glad to see you finally 'get it"--little slow on the draw aren't you!

[shadowknows69]

33. Bwah ha ha ha ha ha!!!

[calteacherguy]

36. It's tough being the underdog, isn't it Tellurian? nt

[earthlover]

38. The inevitable underdog?

[Tellurian]

47. Hillary has always been the underdog..

the msm had given her the frontrunner status.

However,having my druthers, I prefer underdog status. That is where I'm the most comfortable.

[K Gardner]

39. Why does anyone even bother to respond to the biggest and most annoying HillShill around? This one

knows nothing but flamebait.

Edited to add: Must be one of the staffers whose pay got cut today. Always a sure sign of Desperate Times when this HIS44 shows up and starts flamebait spamming the board.

[Tellurian]

49. You can kiss my ring..anytime..

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

40. I Think It's Because His Whole Campaign Is Based On Mystique, And He Kind Of Loses That Mystique In

debates.

[Cameron27]

43. I think you're right.

[Tellurian]

50. I agree. When reality sets in...is when the problems start...

[AmBlue]

79. 1. He's one of the WORST presidential debaters ever.

2. No canned speech possibilites in a debate setting.

3. Not up to the task of facing challengers, only worshippers.

(couldn't make up my mind)

[Alexander]

41. Because no REAL Democrat would debate on FOX News.

Says a lot about Hillary, doesn't it?

[Tellurian]

51. Hillary would debate him on a Picnic Table in Central Park..

does the venue really matter...

[mdmc]

44. Watch your back. watch your knees

The Clintons are nasty, powerful, little people that will tear down whatever they need to - to get what they want.

Bigdog's legacy - shoring up the gains Ray-gun revolution (drug war, free trade, outsourcing, anti-labor, ending welfare and marginalizing liberals) and getting impeached, doesn't sit well for the bigdog.
Only HRC can give the bigdog a legacy.

Obama, be afraid. These people ... beware.

[Tellurian]

53. Boo!

easily frightened...zip as presidential material!

[mdmc]

78. only a fool in never afraid .... fear is a survival mechanism

And when you are up against ruthless beings, fear is a must for survival.

I never thought anyone, dem or puke, could beat HRC. I thought she would be crowned before NH.

The fact that this young man is taking on the machine is a testimonial to his courage. I bet David was afraid when he faced Goliath. I bet Jesus was afraid on the way to the cross.

Obama has every right to fear the Clintons. They mess you up!

[Tellurian]

87. The candidate is backed by the Old Guard machine..

He hasn't done anything by himself yet..except debate. And why, Debating is the most fearful for Obama.

[mdmc]

127. There is nothing to gain from debating

take it to the streets and let the sheeple decide. Both McCain and Clinton would be huge improvements over what we currently have. If she is the nominee and runs a triangulated corporate campaign, I wont help her.
She won't need my help, she is unstoppable. As a supporter of hers, can't you see that BO has no shot. His "chances" are an illusion. This illusion is being kept alive due to our need for drama.

I pray to God that BO sweeps the rest of the primaries, and then beats down Mac.
But I doubt it will happen.
I am sure that HRC will be the next president:(

[mtnsnake]

45. Another reason Obama doesn't want to debate Hillary is because he's afraid of coming in third

Why would he want to debate her? He hasn't won a debate with her yet, although he did come close to placing second a few debates back, except Edwards ultimately beat him out for second spot that night.

[cottonseed]

46. Hates clawmarks.

that's my guess

[Catherine Vincent]

48. He can't keep the snubbing under wraps. nt

[Tellurian]

55. good one! nm

[jakem]

52. youre an idiot?

[OzarkDem]

54. He doesn't want to discuss his health care reform plan

Its very poor, esp compared to Clinton's.

[Tellurian]

56. Exactly, and Hillary's is close to Edwards... nm

Obama doesn't want to bring out the fact his plan leaves millions uninsured..and is red meat to Republicans, if he keeps degrading Hillary's Plan.

[OzarkDem]

63. Yes, very close

and she has a record of being very committed to the issue.

[Raine]

57. Other...all your choices SUCK

your "poll" is IDIOTIC.

[loveangelc]

58. because a debate a week is ridiculous and stupid because we pretty much know

their differences.

[Tellurian]

69. Do tell.. So why does Obama's Health Plan leave millions uninsured?

meaning it's NOT a Universal Health Care Plan.

[rodeodance]

112. and he will fine people who do not pay in--sure sounds like a 'mandate' to me.

[adapa]

125. you think all the voters in the upcomming states knew their vote would make a diffrence?

Are you kidding me??
Just so you know, this is the first time in recent history that the nominee wasn't decided by/or on SuperTusday-
Most of the people in the other states have not tuned in. By not debating O's saying he doesn't give a shit about the issues. We've had one president like that, we don't need an second one.

[Avalux]

61. He is not afraid. It's free publicity for Hillary and she's broke. Why agree to that?

It's a political game and Obama ain't playin. He can afford to buy airtime, she can't.

[Tellurian]

71. Is Obama playin at being a president just at campaign stops OR

is the heat in the kitchen getting too HOT for him and he's thinking about folding his cards?

[Unsane]

64. Doesn't want to give Hillary free publicity.

[CyberPieHole]

67. Chicken cluck...cluck...cluck. Obama doesn't have a pair

[rufus dog]

68. why do you always have to be such a dick?

Why can't Hillary manage her money? They both raised similar sums in 07, why is she broke? Why can't Hillary raise more money to stay competitive? Have you given the max $2300?

[Tellurian]

73. moi? That is an anatomical impossibility..

If you care to contribute to Hillary's campaign..

you can go here:

www.hillaryclinton.com

[rufus dog]

75. believe me it isn't for you.

[AX10]

70. BHO doesn't want to debate Hillary because..

he will risk looking crass and mean if he has to face the truth about his campaign.

[Tellurian]

74. good answer, honest too!

Thanks for posting your opinion. I appreciate your candor.

[Hippo_Tron]

76. Because the debate format is fucking bullshit

I started a thread on this earlier and like all threads of substance in GDP it sunk like an anchor.

If you would like to read it go here.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=4443587&mesg_id=4443587

The current debates have no substance, they are merely joint press conferences that favor Hillary because she does better there than on the stump. When Hillary proposes changing the debate rules to let them ask each other questions and really dig into each other then I'll call on Obama to debate her.

[Tellurian]

88. I know, Hillary would prefer asking each other questions and so would I..

[Hippo_Tron]

116. She has not publicly called for such a change in the debate format

At least that I am aware of.

[abburdlen]

80. would Clinton agree

to additional debates if they weren't on Fox?

[Tellurian]

89. Absolutely!

[tinrobot]

81. Because he has more money than Clinton.

Debates are free publicity for Clinton. Free is good when you don't have the funds.

[Stand and Fight]

82. I don't think he's afraid at all.

Where's this nonsense coming from?

(Before you folks attack -- do some research on me. I'm a dogged Hillary Clinton supporter. I'm also a realist.)

[krkaufman]

84. Why debate her on her terms. Obama's the frontrunner now ...

... so he can set the terms.

[intaglio]

85. You forgot "Doesn't want to break the agreements already made,"

Like the one NOT to participate in Fox News debates - or the one where debate schedules were already agreed? But, hey, agreements are made to be broken, aren't they?

There is also the "Doesn't want to give Clinton free adverts," let her spend some explaining how she was against personally financing campaigns before she was for it.

[JVS]

86. Maybe he just wants to snub her by not seeing her at all

[Tellurian]

95. Just talk about her on the stump...works great for him but not the voters..

his 'Snake Oil' sales are up too!

[robbedvoter]

91. It's was W did. It's what all GOP-ers did.

[Maribelle]

92. Obama is an extremely poor debater.

Debating Hillary would give him a solid understanding of what debating skills are needed to go against the Republicans. He would be wise to get this experience.

[Tellurian]

96. Debating is in the public's best interest..and should be encouraged by both sides..

[Maribelle]

99. How true. The issues in the 2008 election are critical.

And they are important to folks in all walks of life in this country.


The world is paying close attention, acting like our issues are also important to them.

[Tellurian]

117. Good call, Maribelle. The World is watching and assessing the candidates movements and rhetoric

[Vinca]

97. Obama doesn't need to debate Clinton, but

she needs to debate him.

[crawfish]

101. Why should he?

Debates play to her strengths, not his. It's a good idea for him to limit them.

[Occam Bandage]

103. He knows that he doesn't need free publicity, while she does?

[indimuse]

105. This really gets me!

Finally they BOTH have a chance ...one on one (now there's a visual...)to elaborate on the issues...to really lay it out before America..the differences on policy...I think it's the best way forward...we only had one on one ...once! WHY is Obama SO Scared? Well I know...IF he is SO certain about his position..IF he is WILLING to negotiate with our enemies on day one...WHY NOT Debate Hillary again...and KNOCK her out with his Knowledge of Policy Foreign and Domestic...... HIS Ideas ..(In detail) on Change...I mean.. Is Obama gonna run the White House and US..from a Stage chanting "Yes We Can??" Please... People like me and many other's DON'T get Obama...He NEEDS to explain his positions BETTER! Superior minds wanna know...:)

[rodeodance]

109. You forgot: Obam is afraid of the LADY in RED!

[Tellurian]

113. Lady in Red and soon, hopefully in Green!

:hi:

[Marie26]

111. She does better in debates,

and he doesn't need to give her the publicity. Obama is cruising on the momentum & influx of cash he's got; he just has to wait her out.

[creeksneakers2]

114. K & R

[mrJJ]

115. Please Please Please Debate me!!!!

She's Broke... why give her FREE MSM publicity?

[backscatter712]

118. He doesn't want to bring any eyeballs to Faux Noise...

Well, at least that's one good reason.

[Thrill]

119. They've had several debates. Nothing they say will change

Its pointless. She needs free airtime.

[butterfly77]

120. Because he is afraid that...

finally he will be asked the hard questions, and not the same old, same old, bullshit that has been asked in most of the debates.

[Justice Is Comin]

121. Because he'll get his ass handed to him

like he has in all the other debates.

And the beauty of it, he hasn't even been asked any tough questions yet. He's a loser.

[Az_lefty]

122. Obama isn't afraid of anyting, It's Hillary that needs free air time...

he should tell her to get stuffed. They've had enough debates, if she can't handle her campaign spending it's her fault.

[nolabels]

123. Color me stupid but where was HRC while front running saying she wanted.....

to debate everybody in the race till the primary was over? Do we need to change the rules because someone might not be doing as well as they thought?

This seems to be so typical of people that think they have entitlement. To me it looks like the debate is going okay from the distance .


btw, if you can't win on the issues do you have to win on gotcha's and innuendo :shrug:

[oasis]

124. Obama doesn't want to leave the security and comfort of own echo chamber. (eom)