I have to say that I disagree on the subject of debates. I don't see anything that would be gained by having one. They used to be a wonderful chance to see the people in person and hear them give their ideas and plans for what they'd do if elected. I think that since the advent of DJT, they are now an outdated means of communication. They don't provide anything of substance as far as policy. They've just become an opportunity to attack the other candidate. That thought was only confirmed by the "debate" on PBS between the GOP candidates for governor. Ted Simons would ask a question of one of the candidates, then all of them would start talking over the other, yelling out answers or, in most cases, snide remarks.
When one candidate has ideas and the other has vitriol and slogans, it's useless. Do a Town Hall forum, where people get to ask questions of one candidate for 30 minutes, then the other. No sharing of the stage. Or two sit-down interviews, one with each candidate, with just a host using the same set of questions, with both candidates giving their answers.
Thanks to the GOP all that debates are now is theater, waiting for the "gotcha" moment or an opportunity to spread unsubstantiated conspiracy theories or just plain lies. No one's mind is going to be changed. If they go away, I won't miss them at all.
I hope Lake doesn't take back that Jackson endorsement.
Katie, if you can't take on this half wit what are you going to do when you have to face someone with a fully functioning brain? Debate!
I have to say that I disagree on the subject of debates. I don't see anything that would be gained by having one. They used to be a wonderful chance to see the people in person and hear them give their ideas and plans for what they'd do if elected. I think that since the advent of DJT, they are now an outdated means of communication. They don't provide anything of substance as far as policy. They've just become an opportunity to attack the other candidate. That thought was only confirmed by the "debate" on PBS between the GOP candidates for governor. Ted Simons would ask a question of one of the candidates, then all of them would start talking over the other, yelling out answers or, in most cases, snide remarks.
When one candidate has ideas and the other has vitriol and slogans, it's useless. Do a Town Hall forum, where people get to ask questions of one candidate for 30 minutes, then the other. No sharing of the stage. Or two sit-down interviews, one with each candidate, with just a host using the same set of questions, with both candidates giving their answers.
Thanks to the GOP all that debates are now is theater, waiting for the "gotcha" moment or an opportunity to spread unsubstantiated conspiracy theories or just plain lies. No one's mind is going to be changed. If they go away, I won't miss them at all.
Katie Hobbs….you MUST debate Kari “get out of my shot” Lake! Please!
You have the experience and intelligence, where she has bluster and bullshit.