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Obama, Clinton May Skip Early Debates
The Politico ^ | 2/6/07

Posted on 02/06/2007 5:46:35 AM PST by areafiftyone

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Why am I not surprised at this. Hillary is a coward and Obama is just not experienced enough and is too much into himself.
1 posted on 02/06/2007 5:46:38 AM PST by areafiftyone
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To: areafiftyone
How conveeeeeeenient!
2 posted on 02/06/2007 5:49:47 AM PST by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)
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But just saying no always did take guts.

This makes me sick--the media not only boosting Hillary, but now, making it easier for her not to debate. IOW, deliberately sabotaging a democratic process.

Despicable.

3 posted on 02/06/2007 5:53:57 AM PST by proud American in Canada ("We can, and we will prevail.")
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To: proud American in Canada

I had this feeling about her. She's always taken the easy way out when it came to debating or even doing interviews. This will be her downfall.


4 posted on 02/06/2007 5:54:55 AM PST by areafiftyone (RUDY GIULIANI 2008 - STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP)
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To: areafiftyone

-pair of empty suits with nothing to say. Figures.


5 posted on 02/06/2007 5:56:18 AM PST by tioga
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No surprise that Hillary may want to skip the early ones.

She wants to avoid potentially devastating early blunders.

She wants to cement her lead. Then, she can be more influential in getting softball questions and stack the deck regarding potentional questioners.

[Hey, Newt. Take notice. You wanted to see Hillary in a dozen or so debates. She ain't gonna! She ain't that stupid, Newt.]


6 posted on 02/06/2007 5:56:49 AM PST by TomGuy
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Spot on ! They both are afraid of the questions as they have no answers nor do they have an ethical core position to form opinions and answers that work.

America! there are better choices than these two social climbing "Paris Hilton" Senators.


7 posted on 02/06/2007 6:03:12 AM PST by colonialhk (Power and Money,the new mantra of the left!)
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If the two front runner collude to avoid debating they run the risk of energizing number three. That would be Edwards at this point. Do you see one and two giving three an edge? Tricky ground to negotiate. Don't you think?
8 posted on 02/06/2007 6:10:08 AM PST by Phlap (REDNECK@LIBARTS.EDU)
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"Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton may just say no"

Both said "What the hell do I say if they ask a legitimate question that isn't one I have had my staff prepare? I only go on MSM shows when I provide what questions can be asked (all softballs), and if I ever have to address a REAL issue, I'll crap my pants!"

9 posted on 02/06/2007 6:11:02 AM PST by traditional1
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The Shrieker can only hurt herself when she opens her mouth. The only way she can gain any ground is by sitting royally by and acting as though she doesn't need to say anything.
10 posted on 02/06/2007 6:14:08 AM PST by bannie
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Exactly. She's giving Edwards an edge and so is Obama.


11 posted on 02/06/2007 6:19:09 AM PST by areafiftyone (RUDY GIULIANI 2008 - STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP)
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To: areafiftyone

Maybe we can convince Al Sharpton to debate Dennis Kucinich again.


12 posted on 02/06/2007 6:19:20 AM PST by sono (There are only two exit strategies - One is victory, the other defeat - Joe Lieberman)
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But guess what? Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama has accepted any debate or forum invitations as of yet.

Not one, huh??

Well they can't hide forever

13 posted on 02/06/2007 6:20:10 AM PST by Mo1 ( http://www.gohunter08.com)
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She wants to cement her lead. Then, she can be more influential in getting softball questions and stack the deck regarding potentional questioners

With Obama and Edwards in the race .. she will have a very hard time cementing a lead with the base .. especially if she looks like a coward avoiding them

Obama can get away with it because the base love him .. they hate her

14 posted on 02/06/2007 6:23:00 AM PST by Mo1 ( http://www.gohunter08.com)
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They're not only cut and runners from the war, they don't even have the guts to debate each other, for crying out loud.


15 posted on 02/06/2007 6:26:53 AM PST by Peach (The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)
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To: areafiftyone

Typical.


16 posted on 02/06/2007 6:51:57 AM PST by BenLurkin
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Did I miss the part that explains it's only democrats who are balking at too many debates?

And just why would Obama and Hillary be in cahoots on this complaint of too many debates. Do you think the decision has already been made there will be a Hillary/Obama ticket in 08?


17 posted on 02/06/2007 6:52:53 AM PST by YaYa123
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Well if Hillary and Obama don't wish to debate, more power to the rest of the field.


18 posted on 02/06/2007 6:55:58 AM PST by maxter
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I notice in every election it's mostly Democrats who do that. And they get away with it. The MSM should call them on that.


19 posted on 02/06/2007 6:57:57 AM PST by areafiftyone (RUDY GIULIANI 2008 - STRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP)
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To: Mo1

No...they can't hide forever...BUT the longer they go without having to answer any questions....the more the MSM will answer their questions for them...by their pandering to them, their worship of them.

Unfortuntately, the author is very correct in what he says...that no one will MAKE them...they won't get punished by their constituents...

Face it....the MSM and Dems are in cahoots to have a CORONATION of Hillary, instead of a campaign and election.


20 posted on 02/06/2007 7:07:49 AM PST by Txsleuth
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