Things To Know Before You Watch the Debates
“As a result of negotiation…the audience for [the “town hall” style] debate will no longer comprise undecided voters. Instead, it will feature a crowd split between “soft” Kerry supporters and Bush supporters, from whom [moderator]Gibson will select questions. The thinking, apparently, is that undecideds would be more likely to grill the incumbent, while a group of “soft” bipartisans would more evenly distribute the tough questions.”
More here.
I feel a new aphorism coming on: If the Democrats (who agreed to this softening and others) don’t lose this election…it certainly won’t be for lack of trying.
