Recently McCain suggested that both he and Obama postpone the debate this Friday so that they could both return to their senatorial duties, and concentrate on the economic crisis.
Nope. Now, more than ever, Americans need to take the measure of their new president, so I have a better answer. Obama and McCain should debate the old fashioned way: on the Senate floor, with the Majority leader presiding, and questions and participation from the rest of the senate.
We're already set up with CSPAN coverage - it will shoot their ratings through the roof. Maybe it will be catching, and we'll start having meaningful, dramatic discussions in our highest body of government.
Everyone take your places, and let er rip!
That - or send Palin in there. If she can handle the presidency, she should be able to handle this debate.
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Well Mike...I admit that McCain's suspension of campaign seemed, at first sight, to be somewhat of a stunt - but since I've read up on the current economic situation, I think it was a necessary move.
As far as: "Now, more than ever, Americans need to take the measure of their new president..." I can't agree. It's always the same - every 4 years there is a Repub candidate who conservatives don't really like, and there is a dem candidate who the american people don't really like.
The senate floor idea is a really bad idea too. All you'd get would be senators grandstanding for the cameras. Did you ever watch a session of congress? It's amazing they get anything done!
A better idea, I think, would be where real people could ask the candidates the questions, instead of TV anchors. I think that was where you were going with the senate debate idea i.e. more of a real back and forth debate.
But you know Obama hasn't much time in the senate (143 days) so
he might not be very comfortable there. But I guess, if he could handle more than 143 days some might consider him experienced enough for the presidency.
Oh! You don't mean to send Palin in against Obama? Sort of even the playing field for Obama, I guess. I know the repub's VP candidate is better than the dem's pres. candidate but I didn't think you knew that!
Better idea: send Palin and Biden in! She could just sit there and watch Biden put both feet in his mouth and she would win the debate without having to say one word!
Anyway...good post Mike!
I look forward to many more.
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