To: dead
He is answering the questions. I don't know why he's ducking debates Its an axium in politics that there is no reason to debate unless you are behind in the polls. If you are leading, there is no upside, just downside. You only debate if you have to and then you use your leverage to get the best format for yourself.
Its always the guy desperate to move up that is calling for debates. The guy in control, especially with a flush bank acount for advertising sees little benefit in debate.
150 posted on
08/27/2003 1:51:08 PM PDT by
Dave S
To: Dave S
Its an axium in politics that there is no reason to debate unless you are behind in the polls.
That's not a very dynamic view of public opinion, though. I think many people view a reluctance to debate as a sign that the candidate may have something to hide. They may turn away from him as a result.
152 posted on
08/27/2003 1:55:13 PM PDT by
jam137
(see my FR homepage for CA Recall perspectives)
To: Dave S
I know that that's the conventional wisdom. And my conventional response is to call them a pu$$y.
BTW, I know Arnold will eventually debate, but all this stalling just makes him look weak. I guess he probably needs alot of time to prepare. Last week, he was an action hero, this week he's a politician!
155 posted on
08/27/2003 2:12:50 PM PDT by
dead
(Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead!)
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