The number 22. What's so important about it? Read on.

[Hawkeye-X]

It's the number of debates that has involved Hillary and Obama (among others), and there is plenty of information on the 'net about the debates. There is absolutely no need for calls for more debates between these two Democratic candidates. If you are calling for debates, I'd suggest spending time on the 'Net on Youtube and watching the previous 22 debates. If there is no issues that you are concerned about that is on the debates, I suggest spending time on both candidates' Websites - they both have tons of information on the issues at hand today.

The only reason that Hillary is calling for more debates is to give her free airtime which Obama has certainly earned the right to deny her - because it's more rehashing of the same issues over and over again, and the last debate that ABC moderated - that was no debate - that was a gotcha utter stupidity for both ABC and Clinton to tag-team against Obama. For that, Hillary has lost her right to call for debates.

Hillary has lost the right to be a candidate - she has under 10% of a chance to get the nomination. She should be bowing out right now, but only because of her 'victory' - and I use quotes is because it was an expected win, and the fact she did not blow Obama away by double digits, and earned only 10 net delegates tells me that she has already hit her firewall.

Hawkeye-X

[LSparkle]

1. I agree ... Except I might agree to one more debate if Bill Moyers were moderator

No more cable/network debates where issues will take a back seat to
more personal attacks. Only someone with as much intergrity as Moyers
could moderate a REAL debate that MIGHT give voters some additional
insights into these candidates.

[BklynChick]

2. i fear we're heading for Debate-Gate, another MSM manufactured "crisis"

[LakeSamish706]

3. The only reason that the Clinton campaign wants more debates is to raise money....n/t

[Ichingcarpenter]

4. Free Air Time and Exposure....That's my five dollars worth

which I just sent to Obama.

[SoCalDem]

7. Make her PAY for her airtime.. No more freebies

:)

[rug]

5. There have only been a half dozen or so one-on-one debates.

[mcctatas]

6. Hallelujah...

your post made me realize why I have such a visceral reaction to die-hard Hillary supporters....
They are just like Packer fans. I live in the middle of Packerland, and no matter how shitty the team is doing, there is some old duffer (or young zealot, or middle-aged accountant etc.) sitting at the bar who can still tell you how "The Pack can still go all the way". It usually involves some contorted combination of other teams wins and losses, combined with some archaic rule about tied games found deep in the annals of NFL minutia...
Same disease, different cause!

[kenny blankenship]

8. She's no longer a viable candidate. Non-viable candidates got booted from the debate stage

Happened to them, now it's Hillary's turn.

[northzax]

9. I agree

only candidates who can get 2024 pledged delegates should be allowed to debate.

[knixphan]

10. kick for ending the madness!

[GeorgeGist]

11. So Obama's expected 'victory' ...

is no longer debatable? You silly tool of a conceited fool.

[crankychatter]

12. In the race to increase votes in PA, Clinton lost by @15%

Obama won in PA

[Secret_Society]

13. If Obama can't handle a debate how can he handle the 3 a.m. call

I understand that there have been a lot of debates but the last debate had about 10 million viewers. Americans outside of DU aren't tired of seeing the candidates for the toughest job in the world. The more people know the better. A candidate should be willing to answer questions while the public is watching. Also, it might be bad for Obama. The story has already started to get some press in Indiana and Oregon. It may appear like he is disrespecting these states and the voters there.