I don't know about you but I'm really hating the these debates. There is nothing new. It is like watching a rerun of a bad sit-com without the laugh track. We need a new debate format. We need to have a real debate. Don't we need a moderator who can really ask questions without being afraid of being attacked by the candidate? I need a moderator who can ask follow-up questions and actually delve into the details of the candidates plan. Don't we need the candidates to be able to get into a real discussion about policy issues? I don't think it is enough to say that you support Israel. What does that mean? What you going to do in order to try to promote peace in the region? That doesn't mean regurgitating a simple soundbite that you love Israel. Instead, the candidate should be forced to give some sort of detailed answer about the give-and-take that must happen in order for there to be peace in the region. We should be able to have a detailed discussion on the economy. Why can't this happen? We get the same old soundbites of free markets and tax breaks. Don't we deserve more specifics?
What system of debate would you favor?
The latest polls out of Florida show Newt Gingrich losing ground.
From 538:
Florida |
VOTE
PROJECTION |
CHANCE
OF WIN |
Mitt Romney |
42.4% |
87% |
Newt Gingrich |
33.2 |
13 |
Rick Santorum |
14.4 |
0 |
BTW, I don't think that Newt is a
serious candidate. How does a serious candidate in the middle of a tight race, during a huge recession, talk about
going to the moon? That's simply crazy.