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Liveblog of the First CNN/YouTube Debate

By Ross Smith   07/23/2007 06:38:34 PM EST

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Ready, set go . . . (none / 1)
Welcome -- put any reactions or questions for one another by clicking "post a comment".

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Be the debater you want to see.

by Ross Smith on 07/23/2007 06:47:40 PM EST

The Dobbs (4.00 / 2)
Clearly, the unfortunate thing is that to watch the run-up to the debate, you've got to watch The Dobbs.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 06:58:22 PM EST

[ Parent ]
The Outfit (none / 0)
Hot Pink is awesome...

by EdWilliams on 07/23/2007 07:12:57 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hot pink? Really? (none / 1)
We're all talking about it here in Winston-Salem but  no one else wants to be the first to say it....Hillary's hot pink jacket is really, really ugly.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:00:09 PM EST

And Anderson's tie... (none / 0)
looks crooked.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:02:20 PM EST

[ Parent ]
That was punny (none / 1)
Beating around the "Bush."  Get it...

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 07:01:55 PM EST

Too many candidates spoil the soup (none / 0)
The frontrunners of this debate will have make their distinctions here for the public, since this is an engagement of the public more directly then ever before.

This might hurt well known candidates like Obama or Clinton by making the lesser "famous" candidates like Dodd or Richardson.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:03:19 PM EST

Children are our future? (none / 0)
It really degrades the debate with smoke and mirrors to have children ask adult questions

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:04:33 PM EST

Children (none / 0)
I think your right about the representation issues, but I also think children represent a crucial part of the future, including future voters across America.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:07:35 PM EST

[ Parent ]
1st Question (none / 1)
I like how Zach complains about the seriousness of candidates and their effectiveness as he laughs during the video. I also think it was a broad question to start off with but is being developed well.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:06:31 PM EST

First question (none / 0)
How will you be different from do-nothing Congress...Dodd and Obama answer. Dodd says I've done stuff. Obama says we do need changes.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:07:43 PM EST

Dennis (none / 0)
Achieve strength through peace...his family is in the war on terror?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:09:27 PM EST

2nd question (none / 0)
Kucinich emphasizes his connections to military in stating his opposition to war.
Hillary says we're united for change - can't take another 4 or 8 years of GOP leadership - question is who is ready to lead on day one. She says I am.
Barack says not just a GOP problem - both parties need to change - change in attitude of those representing people of America - that's why I don't take PAC money or special interest money - that's what people are looking for.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:10:08 PM EST

Second Question (none / 0)
Q- How are you better than the rest?

Kucinich - I'm the only one who has voted against the war. We need strength through peace

Clinton - 35 years of experience to bring people together

Obama - This is a problem for all parties, we need a change in attitude. We need the pressing issues to the front.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:10:46 PM EST

Just a figurehead - can we escape fate? (none / 0)
Dodd thanks the audience to get a head start in public appeasement. With 30 years of experience has he changed enough with America to be an effective candidate?

Obama, will his smiles and "new perspective"  outweigh the experience of the former Dodd?

Kucinich: Firmly declares his duty and honor towards Iraq.

Strength through peace?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:10:47 PM EST

equal time (none / 0)
I was wondering if this debate would strive to give the candidates all equal time to answer questions. Apparently not. Its already the Obama/Clinton show.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:11:07 PM EST

Questions (none / 0)
Their picking questions directed towards specific candidates rather than the collective group, is their a point being made based on those who are not getting the media attention?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:11:31 PM EST

3rd question - Hillary are you liberal? (none / 0)
H says: Originally meant you stand for freedom, but now a word turned on its head to describe being for big government. I prefer word progressive - someone who believes strongly in individual rights and freedoms, finds ways to help those who may not have all the advantages in life. I consider myself a proud modern American progressive.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:11:34 PM EST

modern progressive (none / 0)
While Hillary might not think "liberal" and "progressive" go together, wordnet.princeton.edu does (see the second to last entry)

progressive--
# favoring or promoting progress; "progressive schools"
# favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
# (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases
# a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going
# gradually advancing in extent
# liberal: a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
# advancing in severity; "progressive paralysis"
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/ webwn

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:14:45 PM EST

[ Parent ]
3rd Question (none / 0)
Gravel attacks Obama for accepting money from lobbyists

Obama responds, says he pushed through money last session and thats how he has gained support.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:13:15 PM EST

When you throw gravel, you lose ground (none / 0)
Barrack i think handled this correctly and won the crowd back, making Gravel look arrogant for attacking a political candidate...so early on in this debate

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:16:59 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Gravel (none / 0)
Will answer other questions.
Will take on Barack. You've got bundlers. Received money from Robert Wolf (sp?) - whose got lobbyists in DC.

Barack says the only reason you know my donors is because I pushed law to make financing transparent.

Crowd here loves it.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:13:26 PM EST

Quality (none / 0)
Is the video quality screened?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:13:42 PM EST

Running Mates? (none / 0)
Biden - Chuck Hagel
Track record through legislation passed, I can make change.

Edwards - agrees with Hagel
How do we bring about change? Corporations will not negotiate, we need to take away their power over politics.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:15:26 PM EST

GOP running mate? (none / 0)
Biden would take Hagel. Biden says he'd appoint GOP Lugar as Secy of State.

Edwards answers a different question about lobbyists. Been standing up to them his whole life in court rooms.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:15:48 PM EST

White hair?!?! (none / 0)
Audience response here in WS to the "white hair" joke video--

dead silence. what a flop.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:16:27 PM EST

Preparation (none / 0)
  1. Biden's quick answer to a non-traditional "Republican running mate" was quick demonstrates strong preparation for possible questions.

  2. Candidates (note Edwards) are good at grabbing vague intros to questions to include points they want to make.  If questions avoided long intros it would make this more difficult.

by Stefan on 07/23/2007 07:17:34 PM EST

Obama (none / 0)
Anyone else noticing Obama's tendency in changing the question towards his strong points?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:19:10 PM EST

Will from Boston asks... (none / 0)
Reparations for slavery?

Edwards says he is not for reparations. But there are other things we can do to create equality. For example, in Charleston, mortgages are more costly for African Americans. What we need is someone who can take these people on - drug companies, big banks...etc.

Obama - says reparations we need, e.g. in SC is right here in our schools. "Corridor of shame" - school buildings built after civil war. Places like this all across the country - these are the reparations that will really difference.

Anderson asks if anyone is for reparations. Kucinich says yes. We need to have a country that recognizes we have ineqaulity of opportunity and we need a prez who needs to challenge that.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:19:30 PM EST

Richardson in attendance? (none / 0)
Has he spoken yet?

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:20:14 PM EST

Was richardson invited? (none / 0)
All the other candidates looked shocked when he spoke.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:22:03 PM EST

[ Parent ]
richardson in attendence (none / 0)
he has to be there to remind us he's the governor of new mexico. if he doesn't mention it soon we may forget

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:24:12 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Katrina (none / 0)
How many white people were at the superdome?

by EdWilliams on 07/23/2007 07:20:22 PM EST

Katrina (none / 0)
Anderson points out Dems run NO/LA.

Richardson says we need to stop predatory lending, etc. that rips off the poor. And prez needs to commit to more than photo ops to rebuild city.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:22:08 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Barack on African Americans (none / 0)
I think Barrack's response for better education was critical to a debate where race and sex are independent factors in decision making.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:20:29 PM EST

I now appreciate the opening challenge (none / 0)
The candidates have stock answers and they simply work to make a connection between the stock issue answer and the premise of the question....not actually answering the question. "Was Katrina a race issue" A: It was devastating. Thank you, we knew that.

by atchrj01 on 07/23/2007 07:21:47 PM EST

Richardson (none / 0)
When did he get there?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:21:49 PM EST

Obama- Reparations (none / 0)
Slavery was wrong and the descendents of those slaves deserve something for all the blood sweat and tears.

by EdWilliams on 07/23/2007 07:22:16 PM EST

focus (none / 0)
The focus of the questions are based on race and sex, not issues that affect the entire group.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:23:32 PM EST

Criticism of not Black/Feminism (none / 0)
It is interesting how Anderson spun the question to act as if it was a random question, but the truth is that CNN chose the question. Interesting....

Edwards - Better for women?
He believes that anyone who isn't considering voting for Obama/Clinton because of race/sex, shouldn't vote for him.

  1. We should raise minimum wage.
  2. More women in poverty, we need to get these women better health care through universal health care.

Clinton - Is Edwards better for women?
I have spent my entire life advocating for women's rights.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:27:34 PM EST

[ Parent ]
New York City Cab (none / 0)
Obama's cab comment was a perfect way the answer that question.

by EdWilliams on 07/23/2007 07:23:56 PM EST

Is Obama black enough? (none / 0)
Interesting that he chose catching a cab Manhattan, as opposed to Chicago. Maybe he meant Manhattan, KS.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:24:02 PM EST

obama black enough? (none / 0)
Wonkette had the perfect response to this question:

"7:21 -- Ha ha, Obama is really black because cabs won't pick him up at night. Like he takes cabs ...."

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:35:44 PM EST

[ Parent ]
"Boys and Girls"- Clinton (none / 0)
What do we think about Clinton's focus on the younger generation?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:25:14 PM EST

Hillary 's confidence (none / 0)
H: "When I'm inaugurated"

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:25:40 PM EST

confidence (none / 0)
She does seem a little attention obsessed and arrogant.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:26:54 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Richardson (none / 0)
When is Bill Richardson going to get a question?

by EdWilliams on 07/23/2007 07:25:44 PM EST

Not black not feminine not Edwards enough? (none / 0)
Prepareded joke.

Fair shake enough for dreams?

Hiliary tries to out comedy barrack - silence

But dodges the question

I think Edward's makes strong statements but he really does want votes.

Edwards in drag? that's bold

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:26:40 PM EST

Racists/sexists - I don't want your vote. (none / 0)
Edwards jumps in on the race/gender question to say he doesn't want racists/sexists votes. I don't think he'd get them anyway. Those folks probably don't have pricy stylists. :)

Says he has strong record on minimum wage.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:26:43 PM EST

pricey stylists (none / 0)
or a spray on tan..

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:29:53 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hillary - I am a Senator (none / 0)
Snap. Calls out Edwards on not being in Senate.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:27:13 PM EST

Bill Clinton (none / 0)
Where is Bill Clinton?

by EdWilliams on 07/23/2007 07:27:41 PM EST

Clinton beats up on both Edwards (none / 0)
H: "I got to VOTE to raise the minimum wage"

any chance that's a rip on Edwards not being able to defend his senate seat?

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:28:12 PM EST

Marriage (none / 0)
I totally just saw Richardson cringe because of the lesbian couple marriage idea.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:29:39 PM EST

DADT (none / 0)
YAYY for repealing DADT!

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:30:08 PM EST

Would you allow us to be married to each other? (none / 0)
Kucinich - Yes. Because if our Constitution means something, it should apply equally to everyone.

Dodd - How would I want my daughters treated if they grew up gay? They ought to have civil unions. But not so far as marriage.

Richardson - I would level with them - do what is achievable. Full civil unions. Hate crimes law. Repeal DADT. No tolerance of any discrimination in my administration.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:30:19 PM EST

Lesbian Marriage (none / 0)
Dodd says that we should treat homosexual relations the way we would treat our children, but yet doesn't support.

Richardson - very strong advocate of rights for homosexuals.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:30:42 PM EST

Questions (none / 0)
I really like this YouTube questioning- true it started out vague- but its getting into touchy subjects were actually getting info out of-

first audience applause.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:31:20 PM EST

Can religion be civil? (none / 0)

Kucinich - civil marriage ceremony

Dodd - civil union?

Richardson - DADT, civil union, marriage, domestic insurance and housing, the whole 9 yards?

Edwards - Tries to capture richardson's speech, but then waffles back to opposing marriage.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:32:22 PM EST

Just say it! (none / 0)
Way to run out the clock Edwards

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:33:38 PM EST

[ Parent ]
southern accent (none / 0)
Is it just me, or is Edwards exaggerating his southern accent?

by mcdowell37 on 07/23/2007 07:33:02 PM EST

accent (none / 0)
I heard that too

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:33:54 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Southern edge (none / 0)
Capture the audience's applause and win the home viewers

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:35:05 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Religion misused (none / 0)
Why is it still acceptable to use religion to deny gays full and equal rights? (First enormous applause here)

Edwards: Faith imposed by prez not right. I feel enormous personal conflict about this issue. I want to do stuff Richardson and Dodd said. We all do. But I personally have been on a journey on this issue - and Elizabeth has called me out on this. Difficult issue for me.

Reverend here. Did Edwards answer the question?
This question was a catalyst for fair housing question...Anderson interrupts - did he answer the question? I didn't get the answer I was looking for. Edwards - try again.

Edwards says he won't use his faith basis for denying people their rights.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:33:33 PM EST

Obama on religion/gay rights (none / 0)
Civil rights from govt should be equal. Religious denominations are on their own.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:34:59 PM EST

[ Parent ]
the Rev. vs Edwards (none / 0)
I'm actually impressed with CNN. Way to call someone out for not answering a question.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:33:34 PM EST

Edwards (none / 0)
Agreed - I am glad to see they're trying to get the candidates to actually answer the questions. I've noticed that Edwards is rephrasing the question to try to get a moment to gather his response.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:35:20 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Livestream of debate party (none / 0)
Live stream of a debate watching party (Obama supporters) in NYC at GroundReport.tv -- watch everyone's reactions, commentary, laughter as it occurs.

by groundreport on 07/23/2007 07:33:40 PM EST

Youtube Ethos (none / 0)
I think that the biggest change so far is that instead of having Anderson Cooper ask questions about race, sexual preference, gender issues, etc... the youtube videos force the candidates to confront people who inhabit those particular perspectives. For instance, when the Reverend from Hickory stands up in the audience, there is no way for Edwards to avoid it. The audience here in the auditorium is responding to the questions when they are asked by people who are clearly represented by the question. That is something that Anderson cannot achieve very often.

by atchrj01 on 07/23/2007 07:34:15 PM EST

Confidence, again (none / 0)
Edwards: "When I am president..."

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 07:35:08 PM EST

Clinton Campaign (none / 0)
She says we shouldn't focus on gender yet her campaign isolates her gender?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:35:16 PM EST

Commercial choice? (none / 0)
Anybody know why the YouTube video posted before the break was an ad campaign for Hillary Clinton?

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 07:36:30 PM EST

Sometimes the best woman is edwards (none / 1)
No way to avoid it john. Don't try to shift focus to your wife, she isn't running. Maybe she is more of a man then you are in comparison to Hiliary

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:37:14 PM EST

HAIR!? (none / 0)
Does Edwards want pigtails?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:39:10 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hair video best so far (none / 0)
Like the irony.
Better than previous hair/hare.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:39:14 PM EST

Darfur (none / 0)
That video had the right impact- children (nice touch)

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:39:51 PM EST

Darfur (none / 0)
Genocide. Never Again? Huh...

by EdWilliams on 07/23/2007 07:43:59 PM EST

[ Parent ]
International Questions (none / 0)
I like the change in topic.  We are starting to delve into the real questions that most people want answered.  What policies are these "leaders" going to implement....

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 07:40:42 PM EST

muslim troops (none / 0)
crowd comment seems to be apprehensive here

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:41:06 PM EST

Hillary's Jacket (none / 0)
Hot.  I want one for myself.  

by MC 9eleven on 07/23/2007 07:41:19 PM EST

The tragedy at Darfur (none / 0)
Most heartwrenching video so far.

Richardson has an opportunity to shine here.

The answer here is caring about Africa. Poverty. AIDS. Refugees. UN peacekeepers.

America needs to respond with diplomacy. Will that get the kid home from camp?

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:41:23 PM EST

And Biden says no. (none / 0)
Those kids will be dead by time diplo works.

They think we can save them. And we can. We need troops there now.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:42:09 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Gravel (none / 0)
They don't want us there.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:43:06 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hillary - Darfur (none / 0)
US enforce no fly, but no ground troops. Shifts focus to Osama.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:43:46 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Richarrson on the issues (none / 0)
Richardson seems to be the candidate most able to isolate his stance on specific policies (no fly zone, un troops, humanitarian workers, economic sanctions, pressure china, dadt, full partnership laws)

by mcdowell37 on 07/23/2007 07:42:08 PM EST

The intellectual is avoided as always (none / 0)
I think Richardson has got it together. He is just missing the spotlight.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:43:46 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Richardson dusts off his microphone and muslims (none / 0)
Sorry i was going to type something, but that comment just shocked me.

Build peace on the backs of muslims?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:42:42 PM EST

AT: EU CP? (none / 0)
Only the US has the logistical capabilities to implement a no-fly zone
Clinton, 2007

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 07:43:50 PM EST

flustered hillary (none / 0)
first bold comment about war on terror- had some serious reaction out of Hillary

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:44:25 PM EST

Darfur Children (none / 0)
Richardson - I was there at camp, personalizes the story. I would use diplomacy with UN, China Pressuring, EU economic sanctions - we need leadership. We need to care about Africa; we need to think about poverty, aids, refugees and those who have been left behind.
United Nations - Muslim Troops???? I don't understand.

Biden
We need American troops in Darfur. We must send them now or kids will be dead. They think we can save them and we CAN!! America can stop the genocide.

Gravel
We haven't owned up to our responsibilities. Africa is afraid the United States - Anderson cuts him off for not answering question

Clinton -
We need sanctions, diplomacy, get china involved, NATO needs to be there and a no fly zone. We will give logistical support. Troops do NOT belong on the ground in Sudan. We need to focus on Iraq for troops - applause

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:44:39 PM EST

Anderson's follow-ups (none / 0)
He is making people answer the questions.

by Stefan on 07/23/2007 07:45:03 PM EST

Answering Questions (none / 0)
This is a great aspect of the YouTube debates. I think it makes it look as if the candidates avoid the question, they avoid the American public.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:46:51 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Now the portion we've all been waiting for... (none / 0)
Segue to Iraq. Citadel casualty tribute.

How do we pull out now? Basically, we broke it, we own it.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:45:43 PM EST

'Muslim" Peacekeepers (none / 0)
Wonder what Muslims they have in mind?

by Stefan on 07/23/2007 07:46:04 PM EST

Iraq (none / 0)
Obama reminds us he was against the war from the start...again

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:46:21 PM EST

Iraq (none / 0)
Obama for a "diplomatic surge"... oooo sounds sexy. not realistic.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:47:24 PM EST

[ Parent ]
And Biden replies (none / 0)
by reminding us he thinks he's the only one with a political solution. Challenges others to tell the truth.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:48:01 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hillary reminds us (none / 0)
The Bush administration lies to us, we need a timeline for a pullout, and that's she's unpatriotic.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:50:12 PM EST

[ Parent ]
He can tell the future? (none / 0)
Barack knew what was going to happen before the war began?

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 07:46:40 PM EST

withdrawl (none / 0)
hundreds of pounds of gear? the 31st? promises... but no way it could happen or process?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:47:27 PM EST

we can leave how? (none / 0)
Obama is really good at reming people that he was against the war from the start, but he still has no way to get out

by mcdowell37 on 07/23/2007 07:48:05 PM EST

Acknowledging Iraq - We can't avoid, but they can (none / 0)
Wait, what was the question? how do pull out...when?

So Obama's position is...wow...he has one. Pull out by March and a diplomatic surge, sounds fine.

Biden - no fast withdrawal - one year

> Separate into terroritories

> Ha. Politicians telling the truth.

> Don't whine if it is your policy.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:48:48 PM EST

Continued (none / 0)
Bring our troops home how Hiliary? Promises!

Does Kucinich have the solution? Sounds like Kucinich had a concrete solution, just not the time for Anderson Cooper to hear it.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:51:06 PM EST

[ Parent ]
How many more must die... (none / 0)
while Dems try to avoid blame for losing the war via pullout?

H: Appreciates her family's sacrifice. We've been trying to get timelines. For asking questions, we get no answers, and I got a letter accusing me of being unpatriotic.

Anderson: 7 months of Dems. Nothing has changed in Iraq.

Kucinich: It is politics. Dems have failed people. No more $ for war.

Anderson talks over Kucinich in his own snippy way.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:50:40 PM EST

Bring troops home (none / 0)
Text me? What is this call in your votes? American Idol? American Presidents?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:51:10 PM EST

Democrats have failed the people? (none / 0)
Kucinich - Yes, it is politics. We have failed the people? We need to stop appropriating money for the war...and proceeds to get cut off by Anderson after being warned twice it was his time.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:51:23 PM EST

Richardson- (none / 0)
Lets bring them home before 2008.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 07:52:28 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Richardson, the straight shooter? (none / 0)
Perhaps

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:54:20 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Richardson on Iraq (none / 0)
Quagmire. Endless. 100 troops die each month. Time to bring troops home. No politics. Get it done. By end of this year, no residual troops.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:52:39 PM EST

Mike who? (none / 0)
Focus shifting? Hillary/Obama- feeling left out?
At least he's honest about the attention.
LOL

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:53:38 PM EST

Gravel gets a question (none / 0)
Says Baskin Robbins in Hanoi means Vietnam war was fought in vain.

Only thing worse than a soldier dying in vain is more soldiers dying in vain.

Audience here laughs (??). Gravel needs to explain this better.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:54:33 PM EST

Gravel Explained (none / 0)
You don't need an explanation if you are passionate, just restate it over and over.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 07:55:31 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Gravel Explain 2 (none / 0)
Louder = clearer

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:15:02 PM EST

[ Parent ]
gravel (none / 0)
Ann Marie Cox says it best:

7:52 PM: Something for Gravel. Drink break.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:55:35 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Plans (none / 0)
I like how all the representatives have advocacies but none are explaining how:
Can i get the plan text please?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:55:36 PM EST

Edwards says hold Bush accountable (none / 0)
How?

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 07:56:05 PM EST

Draft-Dodd (none / 0)
I served in the peace corps.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:56:51 PM EST

women deaths (none / 0)
men have died too? why seperate the barrier? draft or no draft? it scares me how their not ruling it out

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:57:50 PM EST

Yes or No? (none / 0)
"Senator Obama, should women register for selective service?"

"Well,....."

It sounded like a yes or no question to me, but then again I am only a citizen.

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 07:58:45 PM EST

family (none / 0)
IS their a political advantage for all these politicians families and their references???

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 07:59:36 PM EST

student loans (none / 0)
Hillary reminds us congress introduced loan forgiveness program for public service in the last few weeks. she should have thrown in a comment about Bush's threats to veto it.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 07:59:55 PM EST

Great one Obama! (none / 0)
Obama makes a great analogy to the Tuskegee Airmen turning out to be great fighters after being excluded from the military. Well rehearsed!

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:00:00 PM EST

Selective Service - Women Register (none / 0)
Dodd - Yes. Public service awesome.

Hillary - Yes. Public service awesome.

Barack - Yes. Will send message to my daughters they've got obligations.

Edwards - Yes. Points out woman who flew fighter missions seated next to Elizabeth.

Gravel - I filibustered for 5 months to end draft. That's why Bush doesn't have boots on the ground to invade Iran. Oh, and yeah, women too - what's the difference.

All careful to qualify, "No draft"

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:00:04 PM EST

Gravel Non-responsive (none / 0)
It's ok, iraq or iran, our president can't even spell either of those.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:00:26 PM EST

Hillary (none / 0)
As opposed to an illegitimate question?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:00:39 PM EST

Q: will other world leaders take a woman seriously (none / 0)
She should just start rattling off Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, etc

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:01:27 PM EST

women leaders (none / 0)
ok she kinda did. nevermind.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:02:05 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hillary theme - Ready to lead (none / 0)
Hillary uses opportunity raised in question from a US soldier to demonstrate she's had many opportunities to lead. And would be appropriate to have a woman deal with Arab nations.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:01:56 PM EST

Meeting Questions (none / 0)
I like the format of the question with images for leaders of other countries.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:02:22 PM EST

Great question (none / 0)
I will be interested to see how the statistics play out on this question. In my opinion, this is one of the better questions so far.

Clinton - we need diplomacy, but I will not promise to meet with them the first year - rather, presidential envoys??

Edwards - Very straightforward, Yes. However, agrees with Clinton that we need to make sure it isn't for propaganda. World needs to hear about USA and our diversity.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:04:57 PM EST

[ Parent ]
not talking is not a punishment (none / 0)
finally

I hope our next president doesnt treat nuclear powers like little children

by mcdowell37 on 07/23/2007 08:03:38 PM EST

Bad leaders? (none / 0)
Who we are, what we believe in???

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:04:58 PM EST

Edwards on Bad Leaders (none / 0)
Says Yes to the question of whether or not he will meet with them. This after Hillary spent her time explaining why a "yes" answer was naive - propaganda, etc.

Hillary scores on this question.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:05:55 PM EST

edwards on world leaders (none / 0)
Edwards yet again showing why he can't even hold his senate seat.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:06:45 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Attack on Barrack (none / 0)
definitely whoever speaks last has the ability to critique the others, and Hiliary scores big off Obama trying to speak first

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:07:26 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hilary (none / 0)
Agreed - Hilary definitely rocked that question, some great warrants to why she might not.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:08:15 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Chillzzz (none / 0)
Time frame!!!
That was an impacting question

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:06:00 PM EST

The Next America (none / 0)

Presidential envoys sound like spies, sounds like we are infilitrating these countries instead of promoting honest fair agreements.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:06:21 PM EST

Richardson (none / 0)
You mean Richardson didn't leave yet?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:07:01 PM EST

Richardson and Iraq (none / 0)
People worried that pullout will cause a civil war? "There is a civil war right now!"

Not bad Governor

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:08:29 PM EST

Tag Team (none / 0)
Hiliary nodding with Biden - did anyone else see that?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:08:32 PM EST

Richardson trying to provoke a debate (none / 0)
Says so. Trying to distinguish himself on getting troops out sooner. Says to others, essentially, "bring it on". You say they'll be a civil war? There is a civil war.

May have missed the first 20 minutes or so, but he's being lively now.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:08:35 PM EST

Hillary: A plan? omg. (none / 0)
A 3 point plan? really? lets hear it?

Or not.

They are planning...okay...HOW?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:09:47 PM EST

Anderson Cooper on Bias (none / 0)

So, Cooper calls time and lets Biden get out his entire long winded speech while he just face crushes Dennis Kucinich when he tries to speak

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:09:53 PM EST

Uh oh! (none / 0)
Text messages and "Excuse me" from Dennis - He has fire in his bellow

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:11:33 PM EST

[ Parent ]
(SP) (none / 0)
belly*

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:12:03 PM EST

[ Parent ]
73223 (none / 0)
What is this american idol?

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:10:37 PM EST

kucinich and text for peace (none / 0)
really? seriously? what a dumb ass.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:11:08 PM EST

Agreed (none / 0)
Like it is going to actually mean anything....

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:11:46 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Gravel Campaign (none / 0)
Um bad video? Seemed like an advertisement for a bad scary movie.

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:11:38 PM EST

Gravel? (none / 0)
Just trying to get noticed, I believe. I think the video was just trying to get the public to know his viewpoints on everything.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:12:38 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hillary getting the last word again (none / 0)
Hillary sounds like the reasonable one. Kucinich replies with text messaging. Really? That's getting "real about this war"????

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:14:51 PM EST

Richardson? ummmm...... (none / 0)
What the He** was that campaign ad?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:15:56 PM EST

Who was your favorite teacher and why? (none / 0)
Gravel - Teacher who realized I was dyslexic and taught me to speak. [And another reference to his lack of time]

Obama - 5th grade teacher who helped me feel welcome when I came back to this country. The teachers who make every child feel special.

Biden - Priest in high school. Taught me about the sin of abuse of power.

Edwards - English teacher who taught me son of a millworker could do anything.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:17:24 PM EST

Education (none / 0)
Well that question was a flop....

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:18:46 PM EST

[ Parent ]
NCLB (none / 0)
Scrap or revise?

Richardson - I would scrap it. It doesn't work. One-size-fits all, unfunded mandate, doesn't emphasize disabled kids, English-learning kids. Penalizes schools that don't do well. Key to good education is strong teacher. Minimum wage of $40000 for teachers. Emphasize Science and Math. Major federal program for arts in schools.

Biden - It was a mistake. [Plays Wellstone card - shout out to progressives] Start from beginning. Better teachers, smaller classrooms. My wife's a teacher and she says it doesn't work. Fundamentally change the way we approach this.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:20:02 PM EST

Public or private? (none / 0)
Obama- "work the system"

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:21:45 PM EST

Biden on Private Schools (none / 0)
His kids went to private schools because he is Catholic and catholic schools are important to him, BUT they would not have gone there if his wife hadn't died and someone else wasn't caring for them?

by Stefan on 07/23/2007 08:23:25 PM EST

Public or private school? (none / 0)
Edwards - All 4 public school. Emma Claire and Jack here.

Hillary - Chelsea public school in Arkansas, private in DC because media.

Obama - UC Lab school because 5 mins from house. But there should be good schools for all kids. Ordinary parents who can't work the system can't get their kids into a good school.

Biden - Private, because my wife and daughter were killed right after I was elected, sent my kids to Catholic school because my sister cared for them.

Kucinich - Columbus public schools.

Gravel - Public and private. We need competition in our ed system. Abominable that 30% of kids don't graduate - both parties to blame.

Dodd - My daughter goes to public pre-school. NCLB needs to be fixed. Invest in schools. Accountability important - shouldn't scrap that.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:23:27 PM EST

Somebody got schooled (none / 0)
- Every Child Left Behind -

Richardson - SCRAP IT - one size fits all hurts

>Minimum wage of 40,000
>Music, Dance, Sculpture

Biden - fundamental change but how?

- Public or Private -

Edwards - public school for all
Difficult decision on public school? (hiliary)
Can ordinary people get into public schools (obama)

Biden - I am sorry for your loss

Gravel - competing schools, so what?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:23:48 PM EST

Politicians on Sex (none / 0)

Edwards - "Bad - touchie"

Obama - "encroaching on their privacy"

> 0-1 Obama

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:25:55 PM EST

Planned Parenthood (none / 0)
Support comprehensive sex education with your kids?

Edwards - Yes.

Anderson asks Obama about kindergarten sex ed hoopla.

Obama - Says Romney supported it when Gov. Says kids should be given information when their parents don't give it to them.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:26:14 PM EST

Global Warming (none / 0)
Unacceptable - should have picked a more serious version of the question.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:27:12 PM EST

I guess... (none / 0)
the bathroom question was better?

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:28:28 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Snowman (none / 0)
At least they had a serious question or two to back it up...right?

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:30:52 PM EST

[ Parent ]
global warming (none / 0)
and a more serious candidate to answer it. obviously kucinich is greener than the rest.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:28:37 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Can snowmen vote? (none / 0)
Are you serious?

The Tennesse snowman must be upset (ha ha ha Biden)

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:27:21 PM EST

Biden scores! (none / 0)
Well, the audience here sure did enjoy it!

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:28:00 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Anderson Cooper Scores - Gravel Truth (none / 0)
Simple....Tax? fair...tax?

Private Jets and Gravel's Train

Gravel demanded truth and he pulled it off, but it didn't really hurt anyone's image.

Did you see Richardson meekly raise his hand up?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:32:03 PM EST

[ Parent ]
I am the Al Gore on this stage (none / 0)
says Dodd. Helps him or hurts him?

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:29:39 PM EST

Private Jet question (none / 0)
A huge hit! Richardson isn't quite sure if he did or did not take one.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:30:33 PM EST

Jet Question (none / 0)
Anderson, 100, candidates, 0

by dbernick on 07/23/2007 08:30:48 PM EST

Hiliary and Religion - bad move (none / 0)
Agnostic on Nuclear Power

Are you atheist on or polythestic on other subjects?

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:34:14 PM EST

Obama (none / 1)
"National interests above special interests"
did he forget
"make every child feel special"

by Shelby Pryor on 07/23/2007 08:34:31 PM EST

expert? (none / 0)
At least Clinton admits that she doesnt know what the "silver bullet" will be for energy in 50 years

by mcdowell37 on 07/23/2007 08:34:34 PM EST

Standardizing voting? (none / 0)
Can order same Starbucks drink, but can't vote the same way.

Richardson - Wants verified paper trails. My state has had uncertainty because of electronic voting. Need same-day registration. Need to stop voter harassment. Verifiable paper trail with optical scanners.

Question was for everyone? Why isn't everyone answering this - the Dems lost in 2000 because of this. Seems like everyone ought to get a chance.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:36:05 PM EST

More opinions! (none / 0)
I agree, we should have gotten to hear some more stances directly regarding the Florida elections. Richardson tried to put a spin on the issue by making it seem as if he is changing policies in his state, but doesn't exactly answer the question.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:38:30 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Beer and bombers (none / 0)
Coors and Boeing ads during the Democratic debate. Then a local used video store.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:38:17 PM EST

Kucinich ups the ante (none / 0)
in the user of interactive technology...

What will be next?  Candidate questions to YouTube users?

by Stefan on 07/23/2007 08:40:32 PM EST

Minimum wage (none / 0)
Would you be prez for minimum wage?

Gravel - Yes. We need a living wage.

Dodd - Can't live on it with 2 kids. But strong advocate of it. That's leadership.

Obama - Most of us have a lot of money - the folks on the screen need it - you're doing alright Chris...

Dodd - We don't have Mitt Romney money

Biden - I don't have Obama money either. Was elected at 29, so can't afford minimum wage.

Kucinich - I am going to talk about my old house. Yes I would.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:41:55 PM EST

Minimum wage (none / 0)
Kucinich lives with the poor? is that what he said?

Obama speaks the truth - they are wealthy enough to live on minimum wage

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:42:44 PM EST

Social Security privatization (none / 0)
Obama - Need floor beneath which none of us can sink. [Odd wording]

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:43:13 PM EST

minimum wage (none / 0)
Q: would you work for minimum wage

Real Answer: Obviously, being president is about power, not money.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:43:45 PM EST

Exactly! (none / 0)
Exactly, none of these candidates should have even considered saying No - except for maybe Biden. [His actual net worth is estimated between 100 and 150 thousand]

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:46:59 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Richardson sounds good (none / 0)
I think Richardson sounds good. Brought a better game tonight.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:44:40 PM EST

richardson (none / 0)
100% agree

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:48:28 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Tax cuts => war? (none / 0)

Biden - change taxes to take away from people who don't need them

Kucinich - end war - no borrowing money for china, ending NAFTA, just answer the question and stop pedaling

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:47:35 PM EST

Health care - what will you do? (none / 0)
45 million uninsured - universal coverage?

Obama - My mother had cancer when she was uninsured. Everyone has a plan for universal coverage - we had plans before with Democrats in control in the 90s - drug companies, insurance companies had veto power - can have a seat at the table, but they can't buy every single chair.

Edwards - Doesn't cover everybody. Millions suffering so badly. I went on a 3 day poverty tour. A man went 50 years in the richest nation on the planet because he had a cleft palate. When are we going to do something about it? We have got to stand up to those companies. We should be outraged by these stories.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:51:41 PM EST

How will it be different this time Hillary? (none / 0)
Thanks the YouTubers for sharing their stories. I have scars from battle in 93 - but I have learned from that. Need to cover everyone and provide decency and respect to every single person in this country with health care.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:52:47 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Time (none / 0)
Seems as if Anderson is not pressing people as much on time issues, as seen by Clinton and Edwards disregard for the prompting.

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:53:24 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Hillary's speaking style (none / 0)
Generally I'm a huge Clinton fan. However, tonight whenever she wants to stress a point she just starts yelling.

It still doesn't annoy me as much as Edward's fake tan though.

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:54:09 PM EST

Dodd-meter (none / 0)
Dodd demands all the candidates get a chance to address health care.

Supports stem cell research. Ending contracts in schools with soda, junk food industry

Richardson says everyone should get covered - every American deserves the best possible health care. It starts with prevention. Schools - end soda, increase gym & breakfast. Increase cancer and stem cell research.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:54:48 PM EST

Health Care Plans - Cooper loses (none / 0)
Obama - universal health care coverage (mother died from cancer)
> We have plans before, but insurance companies lobbying and buying veto power

Edwards - mandate is the only way to cover everyone
> Tells Cooper where it's at. 5 decades without speaking, he really makes himself look dedicated especially after saying something ridiculous like "Poverty Tour"

Cooper doesn't want to focus on hiliary it seems

It's a rebellion! Dodd just shut down Cooper too.
> He makes prevention sound like people are diseases

Richardson - every american deserves the right to the best health

-----ON FIRE-----

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:55:05 PM EST

Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton? (none / 0)
Amazing question, even better answer by Hillary.

"Yes, I do think it was a problem BUsh was elected in 2000"

by Jane on 07/23/2007 08:56:07 PM EST

Or even better... (none / 0)
"Any democratic candidate would be better than Bush"

by ScottBrown on 07/23/2007 08:57:04 PM EST

[ Parent ]
Quotes! (none / 0)
Hiliary - "I do think it was a problem Bush was elected in 2000. I thought someone else was elected."

Hiliary - "Any one of us would be a better president than our current president"

Gravel - "The Clintons sold us out to Wall Street"

Gravel - "Hege fund code for bankers on Wall Street"

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 08:58:13 PM EST

Look at my quarter (none / 0)
Biden - These words inform my values. Religion taught me about abuse of power. That's why I wrote the VAWA. The coin is right - I have it in perspective.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 08:58:36 PM EST

Cheat Sheets (none / 0)
Hiliary had a print out of every quote in front of her. It looks like they are writing out answers to the questions as the come, but that is sadly mistaken

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 09:00:00 PM EST

Religious extremism? (none / 0)
Edwards - As president, I will embrace and lift up all Americans, whatever their degrees of faith. As prez it will not be my job to impose my faith on American people.

Obama - I am proud of my Christian faith, and it informs what I do. But I am a strong believer in the sep of ch & st - not just for the state, but for the church. But it is our job to translate our religious morals into universal morals - that's what founders intended.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 09:00:49 PM EST

Biden on Mental Stablity (none / 0)
Biden - "If that is his baby, he needs help." "I don't know if he is mentally qualified"

Way to NOT UNDERSTAND the question Biden.

Alex Noot, Wake workshop student

by Alex Alchemist on 07/23/2007 09:03:11 PM EST

Gun control (none / 0)
Richardson - Issue is instant background check. Criminals, mentally ill shouldn't get guns. Solve poverty in ghettos who are users and victims of gun violence key.

Biden - Slams questioner - if that's his baby, he needs help. Admission against self-interest. I am serious - I wrote the assault weapons ban. We should be working with law enforcement to protect against people who shouldn't own guns. I don't want him to come looking for me.

Adrienne F. Brovero Debate Coach University of Mary Washington

by Adri on 07/23/2007 09:03:17 PM EST

Edwards on Clinton (none / 0)
He hates her coat! that was fabulous and I generally hate him

by Jane on 07/23/2007 09:05:39 PM EST

Clinton jacket (none / 0)
I hate that da