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I would actually watch a debate, rather than the mutual pressers to which we've grown accustomed.

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This would be a great way for them to settle things and prepare for the real thing in the fall - cage match - pass the popcorn.

Empty suit means no courage also?

Something like this

There won't be anymore debates between Obama and Clinton, no matter what happens. After the ABC debat-cle, I'm sure he's thinking that it's all risk and no reward for him...that he needs to cast Clinton as a defeated candidate, one not worthy of granting a debate.

And that may be a good decision for him, we'll have to wait and see. It's certainly the most obvious position for him to have at this stage of the game.

But it may also backfire -- understanding that his audience (and hers) right now isn't so much voters as it is uncommitted superdelegates.

His last debate performance, it's no secret, left a lot to be desired. It showed that he has trouble deflecting the sorts of criticisms that (maybe? hopefully?) will be coming from McCain...regarding Ayers, etal.

I might be wary, if I was him, of leaving the last impression of me in a competitive setting before the superdelegates make their final decision the one on the stage in Philadelphia. I might want another shot to get the mojo back...because the momentum's clearly with HRC, even if it's unlikely to be enough in certain important metrics.

But, clearly, he's thinking that he needs to cast himself as the frontrunner...let her demand the debates, and he be the one to say she ain't worthy of being on the same stage as him.

... we are TIRED of those @#$%^^ debates!

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He should really do this, and they should play the song "just the 2 of us". that would be good. he is too liberal she is too conservative. why can't we all just get along. no really if you are a democrat you should be happy with either. some reason many dislike Hillary when it seems they would dislike Obama more, because of lack of experience, and certain remarks.

however he really needs to do this debate, b/c what else does he have to lose. she can take it but he makes it look like he can't. do we need that kind of president that can't handle the heat or pressure? also if you REALLy think about it..... is it now very ironic that his name is obama and the only difference between obama and osama is the b&s. really i was just typing and realized that, and that would be strange considering our president had the same last name except one letter difference as the most wanted terrorist in America. i actually like him, and get mad when people say stuff like that, but it is wierd. get it bs? thats ironic.

Knowing his or her vote is not really going to matter - it's up to the party hacks.

Anyhow, for Obama now, discretion is the better part of valor---Herbert today was right on the money, he's hemorrhaging cred & just trying to run out the clock.

Politics 101: Never consent to additional debates when you're ahead...period. Since Senator Obama is leading by every legitimate metric, he would indeed be an idiot for consenting.

Btw - Newsflash: Ms. Clinton is Not. Going. To. Win.

I can understand the MSM wanting to elevate what is normally a dry political process into Primary X-treme!. What happened here is just more lame realpolitik wanking by an amateur.

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PS: It's pretty ironic you would mock Obama for not being able to handle a debate, seeing as how you guys immediately ban anyone who doesn't demonstrate sufficient fealty to today's wind direction.

PPS: 28% and falling...

Good idea on the Lincoln-Douglas format. There's been a lot of debates between these folks and the last debate was pretty silly , so I don't know how much more debates are going to add to our knowledge of their positions. Clinton and Obama have similar positions on issues anyway, so I feel that more debates won't add much.

On a side note, since there is no other Republican candidate, maybe McCain can debate himself. He can debate his pre-nominee positions with his current positions on taxes, the environment and immigration. There are more differences there than between Hillary and Barack.

You don't play nice with the Clintons. Slime them! Hillary wouldn't be talking the Lincoln/Douglas nonsense if Obama went after their utterly corrupt WH record. He thinks he'll pick up votes by staying on the so called high road but sadly that is not the condition of current American politics, dirt pays, dirt wins and nobody offers more opportunities for exploitation than these two freaks.

Hillary is experienced ? In more ways than one. She wants a debate, give her one, with the gloves off ! The whining that takes place afterwards should be exquisite.

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Another thing that obama supporters should worry about.... well the Mccain supporters have not all showed support for him and the republican party b/c they do not have to. They all support him, but knew he'd be their nominee whether they went out to the primaries or not. They knew he would be their nominee. He was far enough ahead of the other repub. nominees. So in November is when they ALL come out. Nominating a republican is much different than nominating a democrat to run in Nov. Obama turns many off except for those not owning a television (young voters out partying, and african american voters do not care).

the truth is that obama is nothing different than any other politician. he is not about change, and the only change he represents is that he is african american. i could think of many other african americans that deserve this chance other than obama. he is not the one. for example.. condoleeza rice, alan keyes, well thats about all except maybe snoop dogg. he'd make a better president than obama! i just can't figure out some of his supporters when he is clearly racist his wife is one of the most racist people i have ever heard speak, but yet some young white voters love him. he does not have your best interests at heart although he may sound like it on camera, but its off camera when he makes those remarks and his life reflects this point. his rev. is racist and ANTI american. how can you listen to such hate against american for 20 years OBAMA? but i guess he cannot answer that since he hasn't. for those saying race is not a factor.... it clearly is african americans go with obama 90% of the time. they are going with him b/c he is the same color not b/c he is the better candidate. the intelligent ones are doing the right thing by going for the better candidate. i kind of hope he is elected so he can show all of his supporters what a mistake they have made!

what i meant to say is that LIBERAL african americans do not care about politics. they never have. only when an african american is running. where have they been before now? race is clearly an issue. you can disagree but it is the truth, numbers do not lie. in the past these handful of voters have never casted a vote, and know nothing about politics. Now they have a candidate that is the same color and all of the sudden they care???????? HIS own wife proves my point! "For the first time I am proud to be an American"

obama is a whiny baby and that is the truth. you don't hear senator clinton whining about how tough questions are or that everyone is ganging up on her when clearly they have. he can't stand heat or pressure but he wants to be the president of the usa??????? lol.

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