Top 10 Secrets They Don't Want You to Know About the Debates
Back in 2004, Connie Rice of NPR discussed ten things you should all know about presidential "debates." The recent fiasco on CNN/YouTube illustrates the truth of her commentary then and now. Candidates were given filler questions like asking about the brand of their gun or six-day creation. Even more notable was the exclusion of Dr. Alan Keyes, who is officially on the ballot in 8 states from the debate. People! Stop being so easily swayed by the media. Demand real debates (and real candidates.) Read more: NPR : Connie Rice: Top 10 Secrets They Don't Want You to Know About the Debates
After weeks of political wrangling, Sen. John Kerry and President Bush will square off for the first of three key presidential debates. Both camps have agreed to an elaborate, 32-page contract that spells out everything from the size of the dressing rooms to permitted camera angles. But the controversy over the debates threatens to overshadow the events themselves. Some citizen groups complain that the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) isn't as non-partisan as it should be, and that Kerry and Bush won't be pressed on urban issues. Commentator Connie Rice says that's just the tip of the iceberg, and she's got another Top 10 list — this time: Top 10 Secrets They Don't Want You to Know About the Debates.
