He’ll take heat for the day today until the debate TONIGHT in Syracuse that is legitimate, which he’s going to participate in.
Why should he do both?
Anyone who’s seen him on television knows that this is not likely to be his strongest point, however I did note when he was on Glenn Beck that his nervousness disappeared when it came time to attack the hell out of Scozzafava for being a liberal.
Ducking this debate was smart. There wasn’t any reason to do it in a hostile environment when there was a televised one the next day.
I agree with you on most points. Except for the last one.
perfect_rovian_storm wrote:
He’ll take heat for the day today until the debate TONIGHT in Syracuse that is legitimate, which he’s going to participate in.
Why should he do both?
Anyone who’s seen him on television knows that this is not likely to be his strongest point, however I did note when he was on Glenn Beck that his nervousness disappeared when it came time to attack the hell out of Scozzafava for being a liberal.
Ducking this debate was smart. There wasn’t any reason to do it in a hostile environment when there was a televised one the next day.
If he can’t stand a hostile environment, he shouldn’t be running.
Also, it would have been an opportunity to prepare for the televised debate tonight.
Also, last night’s debate was in the district he is running to represent, tonight’s is outside the district. And last night, there was a live audience, tonight is only TV cameras (at least that is what I remember reading).
I know debating isn’t his strong suit. But it is a requirement for the job of a candidate. And “ducking” debates never looks good, even if there seems to be justification for it.
I support Hoffman, and I hope he does well tonight. But he will take some heat over last night. Avoiding that debate was not the best choice.
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