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Can we have a First Lady Debate? (Original Post) RichardRay Sep 2012 OP
I second both proposals, Michelle Obama is a star. DrewFlorida Sep 2012 #1
Can we not? David__77 Sep 2012 #2
Only if you want to see Lady Rmoney go Leona Helmsley-bitchiness with "you people". n/t cynatnite Sep 2012 #3
How about we restrict the debates to people who are actually competing for election. cherokeeprogressive Sep 2012 #4
Whatever RichardRay Sep 2012 #5

David__77

(23,372 posts)
2. Can we not?
Wed Sep 5, 2012, 01:07 AM
Sep 2012

I think that the families of political figures should not be focused on as a matter of course. I certainly do not think that spouses should be invited to speak of public policy or attend state in a role of prominence. Citizens do not vote for them, and it reminds me of past systems that the republic was to supersede. Just my opinion...

 

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)
4. How about we restrict the debates to people who are actually competing for election.
Wed Sep 5, 2012, 01:11 AM
Sep 2012

I couldn't care less who's married to whom.

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