Democratic debate in Boston canceled

[babylonsister]

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/D/DEBATE_CANCELED?SITE=CONGRA&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Democratic debate in Boston canceled


BOSTON (AP) -- A Democratic presidential debate scheduled for next week in Boston has been scrapped because of the earlier-than-usual Iowa caucuses, a spokeswoman for CNN, one of the event's organizers, said Monday.

The Dec. 17 debate also was sponsored by the foundation that runs the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum and Politico.com, an online political magazine.

"Due to the early scheduling of the Iowa caucuses, organizers decided to cancel the December 17th debate in Boston," CNN's Edie Emery said in a brief statement, declining to discuss factors that influenced the decision.

"There are plenty other debates that we will be having in January, along with other networks," she said.

Iowa's precinct caucuses, which open the presidential nominating season, are Jan. 3.

[tekisui]

1. Lame reason to can a debate.

[MadBadger]

2. Shameful move by CNN

[frazzled]

3. Good, I am on debate overload

I know some people probably haven't watched even one, so the more the better: they might learn something. But I've watched all umpteen of them, and, frankly, enough already.

[MadBadger]

4. I was on debate overload earlier, but I think we really need one.

[babylonsister]

5. Me, too! I think now is a crucial time for one; people are making up

their minds.

[polichick]

6. Not good...

Just when it's getting really interesting!

Maybe Oprah will host it instead!!

[BootinUp]

7. *holds up cross and hisses*

lol.

[babylonsister]

18. I wish she would! What a FABULOUS idea!

:rofl:

[ginchinchili]

8. Hmmm...after each debate interest in Joe Biden grows.

I wouldn't ordinarily be suspicious if it weren't for the fact that Sen. Biden has been so completely ignored by the MSM. One would think there were only 2 1/2 Democratic candidates running. Boy, our system desperately needs an overhaul.

[IndianaGreen]

11. Biden is the most experienced candidate, and he is a straight shooter, yet...

this political season is being dominated by the celebrity candidates.

We get the government we deserve! :-(

[babylonsister]

14. Any candidate who raises the most money has a shot; that's the

way this shitty system operates. I agree about Biden and if he had the bucks, he'd be there.

[MadBadger]

16. Huckabee is challenging that system cuz he didnt have any money.

[babylonsister]

17. They also don't have any viable candidates they like with a lot of money .

Romney comes to mind...

McCain has no money but no one seems to be swarming around him.

Who else has money, besides Giuliani, who I think is a dead man walking as far as this election.

[Kat45]

9. That doesn't make sense.

What does the earlier Iowa caucuses have to do with the Dec 17 debate in Boston? We were finally getting a debate here in Boston, and poof! it's gone. I was going to try to find a way to get a ticket to the debate; I think it would be great to attend one in person.

[gateley]

10. I bet a lot of Iowans were looking forward to having a debate before the caucuses.

That's too bad. I don't really understand how the caucus date and the debate dates have any effect on each other....

[MadBadger]

13. Well, there will be a debate by the Des Moines Register on Thursday.

[babylonsister]

19. Phew! Thanks, I was hoping this Boston one wasn't the last. Do you

know if it will be viewable anywhere?

[nyc 4 Biden]

12. WTF!!!

This is some bullsh!t. The debates are the best coverage my candidate gets. Boo!

[jillan]

15. Bullshit!

[babylonsister]

20. How 'bout rec'd for those who didn't know this was happening? nt