CHICKEN GEORGE won't Debate - Bush* seeks to cut Arizona Debate!

[jackstraw45]

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0903gop-notebook03.html

Bush's camp may cut 1 debate

....GOP strategist Scott Reed was quoted by the Reuter news agency this week as saying the Bush camp's position is that "two debates are sufficient and will not dominate the entire fall schedule."

"Three debates would have a tendency to be a little overbearing on your campaign strategy and tactics," Reed was quoted as saying......

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Translation: Bush doesn't have the BRAINPOWER or the COURAGE for three debates with the NEXT PRESIDENT of the United States John Kerry.

[Gunit_Sangh]

1. I said this before and I'll say it again

Kerry should say he'll allow cheney to attend the third debate and hold *'s hand if it will help get the third debate.

[RobertSeattle]

2. It's the people's debates - not George's

We paid for them too!

Bwak Bwak Chickenhawk

[MoonRiver]

30. Wish AWOL knew that.

Kerry simply must make hay out of the chickenshit coward's refusal to debate.

[hlthe2b]

3. I think the three debates have different formats... I'd bet the AZ one

had a very unfavorable format for Bush* and that is probably the REAL issue he wants out of it. Anyone know?

[jackstraw45]

5. From an earlier article

"Tempe's debate at Arizona State University's Gammage Auditorium will concentrate on foreign policy, a defining issue with the war against terrorism dominating the campaign. The other debates will be Sept. 30 in Coral Gables, Fla., at the University of Miami, and Oct. 8 in St. Louis, at Washington University. The vice presidential debate will be held Oct. 5 in Cleveland. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates chose the sites from 14 proposals submitted in March."

http://www.azcentral.com/news/election/president/articles/0806debateteam06.html

[hlthe2b]

9. Hmmmmm. Well, Surely Kerry won't let them by with this!

[seabeyond]

4. and have jim baker do those two

someone put on board last nite had heard baker do two debates with kerry and bush one. lol lol. so with that thought this funny

[DaveSZ]

6. Good idea

Kerry can invite Dick Cheney to come hold his hand if * tires to get out of it.

It's wrong to deny the American people this.

[seabeyond]

11. wouldnt that be funniest if kerry put out today

can bring cheney along if it makes you more comfortable. i dont have issue two against one. i just get an extra two minutes per answer. lol lol

[Skidmore]

7. We need a bunch of chicken costumes

and willing wearers to follow that little creep about and go "bak, bak, bak" at every stop. How much would a bunch of chicken costumes cost?

[jackstraw45]

8. I would LOVE for Kerry or Edwards to use the "Cheney being at debate" idea

and compare it to when George needed Dick to hold his hand and testify together for the 9/11 commission.

Oh, that would be GREAT!

"George, if it makes you feel better, we can have a stool next to your podium and Dick Cheney can sit next to you, just like he with the 9/11 commission."

[Doctor_J]

10. kerry camp should be prepared for thsi

everyone knew * would chicken out. I expect some pointed insult to come from the campaign immediately.

[Bandit]

12. When he said "on Your campaign strategy" he was lying he meant on their

campaign strategy. Words do have meaning. They need to be used properly.

[jackstraw45]

13. I think Chimpy missed that memo a LONG time ago....

:)

[Mad_Dem_X]

14. NO! Kerry cannot allow W to set the rules

Don't let him cut even one debate! We need to see the two of them FACE TO FACE, issue to issue, as much as possible. Kerry better fight this and MAKE Chickenhawk George face him!!:grr:

[jackstraw45]

15. Bush* will FLIP-FLOP AGAIN

If Kerry sticks it to him.

Chickengeorge...just like his dad.

[King Coal]

34. What rules?

[NYC Liberal]

16. TOO BAD!

"Three debates would have a tendency to be a little overbearing on your campaign strategy and tactics,"

Oh, so it's a little inconvenient for you? TOO BAD!

[michigandem2]

19. my prediction was that he would try to get out of one...

I dont' think we should let him...wouldn't that make eveyrone ask WHY aren't you doing the debate schedule that was agreed to??? we can't let it at least be IN THE NEWS for a while...try to push for it...look eager to discuss issues..and then say "oh alright dude if you really can't do three..."

[eleny]

17. I hope that this turns off some folks in Arizona

After all, its a snub of sorts. At least I hope some folks take it that way.

And to the shrub: BUK - BW-A-A-A-K!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yellowcanine]

18. Me too - if I were truly undecided this would piss me off and push me

into the Kerry camp, I would think. No one likes a wimpy debate-dodging wuss.

[jackstraw45]

23. Kerry camp needs to make it CLEAR that Bush is ducking debates

I love how the GOP candidates ALWAYS are afraid to debate. Why?

Because they have to talk about the issues and they are always on the WRONG side of actual issues that matter to most Americans.

Simple as that.

[mrgorth]

20. Didn't Nixon avoid debates in '72 completely?

Maybe Rove thinks the shrub doesn't need them.

[BillZBubb]

21. Kerry CANNOT agree to this. He must fight for all 3 debates.

Tell Baker and Bush* to stick it where the sun don't shine. Let ALL Democratic surrogates go after Bush* on this: Chicken, lazy, afraid, disrespectful, not prepared to lead.

Make them crater and flip-flop. Kerry cannot give them an inch!

[Sparkly]

24. I agree! Don't budge an INCH.

If necessary, let it become an argument that dominates news for a few days, but don't give in!!

[jackstraw45]

22. Memo to Bush*: Debates are not for your campaign, they're for the PEOPLE

Your bosses...the people who pay for your salary, travel expenses, security, food, and shelter.

The Kerry camp should SLAM this Chimp for this...he IS Chickenhawk George.

[Protected]

25. If Bush doesn't show up...

it sounds like we have a great infomercial scheduled to explain John Kerry's foreign policy! :)

[lasttrip]

26. that would be perfect

great idea.

[henslee]

27. Sounds like he's a girlie man after all.

[Octafish]

28. Bush is a COWARD.

He doesn't have the BRAINPOWER or the COURAGE for even one debate.

[Chichiri]

29. If Bush refuses to do that debate, Kerry should . . .

. . . hold a press conference and say the following: "The Presidential debates have long been a cornerstone of the Presidential campaigns in America. Their purpose is to educate the voters on what each candidate believes, where he stands. I believe that a better-informed electorate creates a better election and a better country, even if others don't. That is why, on October 13th, I will be appearing in Tempe, Arizona to address the country. Mr. Bush can show up or not, as he chooses."

Lay down the gauntlet.

[graywarrior]

31. Like this is a surprize

What else did we imagine would happen? Wait until he cancels the remaining two.

[Dhalgren]

32. "Terra-george"; "George of the Bungle";

"King George the Turd"; George-TANG Bush - sorry I got carried away...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

33. Kerry should tell them my way or the highway and ask why Bush is so scared

Call their bluff

[gatorboy]

35. I can see this being a direct response to the Time poll.

Staying out of a debate longer might help him keep his polling high if people don't see him straining against Kerry.

Kerry's people need to keep on him about this, otherwise he could coast through without a single debate.

[jackstraw45]

36. The Time poll came out well after this article was published....

Chicken Dumbya is just like his father, the original Chickengeorge back in 1992. Clinton's campaign had the guy in the chicken suit. I hope the Kerry campaign can get it on loan.

[sampsonblk]

37. People on this board said Kerry should do the same thing

This is something. Last week, some here were saying Kerry should refuse to debate Bush at all.

Anyway, Bush sucks. The only way he can win a debate is by having his (superior) spinmasters put the fix in after its over.