Posted on 02/14/2007 11:03:45 AM PST by Reagan Man
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will host a Republican presidential debate May 3 that will feature questions submitted in real-time via Politico.com.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan is inviting the leading GOP candidates to the first-ever debate at her husband's library in Simi Valley, Calif. "Ronnie always hoped the library would be a place where policymakers will debate the future," she said. "This presidential debate provides the opportunity to fulfill his wishes."
"We are thrilled to partner with MSNBC on what promises to be a historic debate," said Robert L. Allbritton, publisher of The Politico. "MSNBC has established a reputation for outstanding political coverage, and Politico.com has committed to aggressive and innovative reporting on the entire 2008 contest."
Members of the audience watching the debate on Politico.com, the Web site of The Politico newspaper, will submit questions to the candidates. MSNBC will televise the debate nationally and simulcast it on Politico.com. Politico reporters will read questions from the Web audience to the candidates. The debate will be moderated by MSNBC.
The Web site will give readers the opportunity to discuss the debate beforehand and possible lines of questioning. The format, lineup and other details will be announced soon.
"Our aim has always been to give readers not only breaking news and sharp analysis but also the chance to tell Washington -- and the candidates -- about their most pressing concerns," said Allbritton.
Other scheduled debates include:
* April 4-5, CNN, the New Hampshire Union Leader and WMUR-TV will host two debates in New Hampshire, one for Democratic candidates and one for Republican candidates.
* April 26, MSNBC will broadcast a debate between Democratic candidates in South Carolina.
* Sept. 6 and Jan. 22, 2008, Fox News will broadcast debates between the Republican candidates in New Hampshire.
Reagan Library Debate PING!
Now, to find some conservatives to actually participate in the debate.
Duncan Hunter isn't a conservative? Newt isn't either?
Should be interesting.
BUMP
The phrase "leading candidates" might be a little loaded. Duncan Hunter isn't a "leading candidate" according to most polling, and Newt isn't even a candidate.
I agree
Stop, that's too much reality for some to handle. LOL.
LOL. There'll be hell to pay, if they exclude a native son and one of the few staunch conservatives in the bunch. But, technically, he's not a "leading candidate." He's currently midpack at best, just above the also-rans. Painful reality, but reality nonetheless. Maybe such a debate would change that.
Yep. I guess some haven't realized that yet.
Bloomberg might work too!
More the merrier.
on my calender
Maybe we ought to start with letting some conservatives actually get to ask questions. Sounds like an hour-long, free DNC attack ad to me instead of a "debate."
We'll see, I suppose!
Thanks.
I have two questions for all three:
1) Do you approve of NYC Mayor Blumberg's current series of law suits against out of New York state gun stores for allegedly selling guns to "straw purchasers" who acted as part of a sting created by Mayor Blumberg?
2) Would you sign the Kyoto accord and immediately submit it to the Senate for ratification?
The one who gives an unambiguous "no" to each will be my candidate. Equally important, questions phrased this way are neutral enough that they are likely to get by a screener.
With a lefty bias.
Depends on how this term is defined.
I agree...MSNBC is nothing more than
a propaganda arm of the DemoPig
Establishment. They will use this
to smear anyone that debates, and
the Republicans at large, with Crap
Matthews, & Cootie Uberbuttmunch
slandering lying, and making comments
loadeed with lies presented as
foregone fact, no doubt with numerous
insinuations that Republicans ae
bigots and Nazis.
Most of their programming should be
considered financially, as campaign
contributions to the DNC & all Democrat
candidates they are so biased and full
of lies.
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