Do the candidates get the questions for debates ahead of time?

[southernleftylady]

I cant wait till the debates... but i only wished that we got to see Bush's REAL responses and not some that have been beaten into his head by his handlers...
so do you know if these debates with Kerry they will get the questions or topics before hand??? Tia

[meg]

1. Don't you think that Bush will get them ahead of time?

I do. With Bush's control over the press it seems assured. Of course, Kerry won't.

[southernleftylady]

2. kerry i dont mind not knowing the questions i think he will do fine..

i just want to see bush make an ass out of himself in the debates ;)

[murielm99]

3. But they will probably steal any materials Kerry uses to

prepare for the debates.

It has been done before. George Will stole stuff from Carter to help Reagan.

[prodigal_green]

4. and, uh...the little matter of Watergate. eom

[Jim__]

5. I don't think they'll get the questions, but they can anticipate most of

of them. Their handlers also work on how to answer (or not answer) the unanticipated question. That's why the debates are mostly boring. Both are heavily focused on not making a mistake, not on giving their best answer.

Ross Perot made the '92 debates more interesting because he knew he wasn't going to win the election, gave honest answers and challenged Clinton and poppy to match his insights and honesty.

[southernleftylady]

6. wouldn't it be great to have sharpton in there just to keep both on their

a little ;) but I'm sure neither would get a word in though ;) i love to watch sharpton! :D

[pinniped]

7. Ask asshole * that same question about tribal sovereignty.

The asshole will say he already addressed it previously. In that jerk's pea-brain he probably thinks he gave a legitimate response.

[Sydnie]

8. He can't even hold one of his town meetings without handing out the

questions to be asked. He will, no doubt, demand to have the questions in advance or he will just refuse to participate.