Posted on 09/30/2004 3:50:58 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
Edited on 09/30/2004 6:27:02 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
There have been several "live threads" posted today regarding the debate starting early this morning. Let's make this the official thread.
FR Live Thread: Bush Kerry - First Debate - Thread 2 - Here we go!
Dear xxxxxxxxx,
Tonight, don't let George Bush's henchmen steal another victory. We need your online help immediately after the debate, so save this email, print it out, and have it ready with you as you watch the first Presidential debate tonight.
We all know what happened in 2000. Al Gore won the first debate on the issues, but Republicans stole the post-debate spin. We are not going to let that happen again, and you will play a big role.
Immediately after the debate, we need you to do three things: vote in online polls, write a letter to the editor, and call in to talk radio programs. Your 10 minutes of activism following the debate can make the difference.
Vote
National and local news organizations will be conducting online polls during and after the debate asking for readers' opinions. Look for online polls at these national news websites, and make sure to vote in every one of them:
- ABC News: http://www.abcnews.com/
- CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/
- CNN: http://www.cnn.com/
- Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/
- MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.com/
- USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/
And be sure to check the websites of your local newspapers and TV stations for online polls. It is crucial that you do this in the minutes immediately following the debate.
Write
Immediately after the debate, go online and write a letter to the editor of your local paper. If you feel John Kerry commanded the debate and had a clear plan for fixing the mess in Iraq, put it in your letter. If you feel George Bush dodged tough questions on Iraq and didn't level with voters, put it in your letter.
With just a few clicks, you can write your letter at our online media center:
http://www.democrats.org/media/
Call
Do you listen to national or local call-in shows on the radio? How about on TV? Call them and let them know what you thought of John Kerry's plan to keep America secure and George Bush's continuing refusal to admit the truth about his record.
Here are some national shows to get you started. (All times are Eastern.)
- Air America (all day): 646-274-2346
- Alan Colmes (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.): 212-301-5900
- Ed Shultz (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.): 701-232-1525
- Bev Smith (7 p.m. to 10 p.m.): 412-325-4197
- Doug Stephen (5 a.m. 10 a.m.): 1-800-510-8255
Find shows in your area on our media website:
http://www.democrats.org/media/find.html
Your actions immediately after the debate tonight can help John Kerry win on November 2. Make your voice heard!
Don't forget to visit our 2004 Debate Center before, during, and after the debate for important information, including questions Bush must answer, a Bush/Kerry contrast on keeping America safe, and Bush Debate Bingo, a game you can play with friends during the debate.
http://www.democrats.org/debates/
And after the debate, check your email for a very special message.
Thank you,
Terry McAuliffe
ChairmanPS: Make sure to forward this email to at least 10 other people who will be watching the debate. Also, give printed out copies to your friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors and get them involved.
Well... I heard today that the pollsters will be out in full force to have results for tomorrow on the debate. I have a site where you can register your displeasure (or, heaven forbid, pleasure) at polls... let others know what you think at:
www.lietothepollsters.com
Thanks,
Jim
Just pinging you to the "live" debate thread for later.
UNLEASH THE PAJAMAHEDDIN!
I'd love to see Kerry lob a foul shot gutter ball on national TV after falling on his keister! Blaming it all on his SS agents.
should be 6pm pdt
Checking in, computer was down for last 36 hours. Have to say FR is addictive, let's no tell the FDA. Was afraid I might have to face this debate with FR.
SHHHH....let him listen to Pat....I think that would assure a W victory....
Predebate tailgate.
I better try to not shoot this one. It's expensive.
Get an inexpensive B&W from the Goodwill store. Besides, it's smaller, it's a more challenging target.
I was going to count the times he says "fantasy."
Howl, isn't this the live thread? I feel lost.
I also control the vertical and the horizontal, it's not a problem ;-) You do make a good point point. I was unsure of the timing in posting this.
Yes, this is it!
C-Span here as well. Talking heads are a nuisance.
I think I posted President Bush holding the turkey Platter in Baghdad , first here..on Free Republic..while everyone else was basting their turkey.
I want a debate over the debate thread ...
wow, my first debate where i can ACTUALLY vote...and i must say, i've got butterflies in my stomach...or maybe just gas. don't ask me why.
personally, i think kerry loses either way...should he say he's ABSOLUTELY for something, such as the iraq war, he'll lose some votes of people against the war...similarly, same thing happens if he says he's COMPLETELY against it: loses the votes of people who think he'd do a better job, or what not.
cheers.
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