A debate the national media won't mention because they will be forced to explain the background

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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/10/vitter-a-no-show-at-debate-attends-republican-only-event-instead.php

Vitter A No-Show At Debate, Attends Republican-Only Event Instead

Brian Beutler | October 6, 2010, 1:16PM

Louisiana's leading Senate candidates gathered last night for their first scheduled debate in Houma, LA. Well, one of them gathered. Front-runner David Vitter (R) didn't show.

Instead of joining his Democratic rival Charlie Melancon for an hour-plus long, unscripted Q&A, Vitter skipped the session entirely, according to tracker footage taken by the Louisiana Democratic party, headed to an event for Republicans only in Kenner, some 50 miles away.

[exboyfil]

1. I wonder if one way to force debate is to open the mike

and let any candidate come and speak with the debate broadcast. Obligate (or shame) at least one major media outlet into broadcasting effectively a walk away debate. Shouldn't any candidate with their salt be able to destroy another candidate with an hour of uncontested time?

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4. No major media outlet will even discuss this much less cover it

They are in the bag for the Rethugs.

Don

[Buns_of_Fire]

2. Vitter won't debate, Miller won't debate, I'm sensing a pattern developing here.

Could it be that people are actually starting to ask questions about their positions?

[JoePhilly]

3. I think it has more to do with the outside money.

No need to do a debate. Just make sure the money folks run lots and lots of ads for you, and against your opponent.

Why take a risk of getting the message wrong in a debate. Just let the people who own you run the ads.

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Long list of Repub Candidates who won't debate.

Angle, O'Connell, that Alvin Green Guy, I think Foxx of N. Carolina refused to...any others?Foreign Policy Magazine