[Miss Marple]

Do you realize that George Bush showed up at that debate KNOWING that he would probably be outshone by Keyes, and that if he hadn't shown up, NO ONE WOULD HAVE TELEVISED IT?

[exodus]

To: carenot
Do you realize that George Bush showed up at that debate
KNOWING that he would probably be outshone by Keyes,
and that if he hadn't shown up,
NO ONE WOULD HAVE TELEVISED IT?
# 174 by Miss Marple
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Bush wasn't afraid of Keyes, Miss Marple.
Bush isn't stupid, either.

Bush IS a politician,
with justifiable confidence
in his ability to avoid the issues.

Keyes spoke to the issues,
and gave honest opinions
as to his thoughts on those issues
and to his proposed solutions.

Bush smiled, and talked,
and looked good,
and said nothing.

[habs4ever]

Nothing Keyes says or does matters, as he's unelectable.He's a boutique item, with a short shelf life,and as such,will be missed by only a fringe.

[carenot]

Do you realize that George Bush showed up at that debate KNOWING that he would probably be outshone by Keyes, and that if he hadn't shown up, NO ONE WOULD HAVE TELEVISED IT?

Oh yes, they would have shown up. Remember, John McCain was the darlin' of the media. You must remember that.

Or do you?

[Rowdee]

Had the broadcast station indicated they would not television McCain if Bush didn't show? I don't recall; hence the question....