SC Yellow Dogs

There was a very funny video from two guys in Tennessee asking if the Democratic candidates worried about Al Gore joining the field. Of course, all of the candidates quickly dismissed concerns. But, take note. All of these same candidates have lots to say about global warming, climate change and the world we leave to our children. How much has Al Gore influenced the direction of the Democratic presidential campaigns?

There are thousands of people here in Charleston at the Citadel talking about more than candidates. They’re here to draw attention to issues. Sen. Biden says we have to start telling the truth. Sen. Obama acknowledges we failed to ask the right questions upfront. Sen. Kucinich says we should walk out today. What are we going to do to stop the war?

This is the first-ever public debate based on questions submitted from the public.  Clearly the hosts of the debate - CNN and YouTube - have screened and accepted a broad range of questions from diverse questioners.  What do you think?  Is it useful?  Even-handed?

We’re here at the Citadel - cadets, canons, calibration - and the roads are filled with people who represent all the faces of America. From green America to fair taxation, from pandabears to public education, the parade grounds of the Citadel are bursting. Welcome to the July 2007 Democratic Presidential debate. Join us in commenting as you watch on CNN tonight.

Lt. General John Rosa, President of the Citadel, submitted a welcome video to those who will be visiting the campus for the July 23 Presidential Primary Debate. Here’s LTG Rosa’s video:

Go to www.youtube.com/contest/DemocraticDebate to see YouTube video questions for the July 23 presidential primary debate at The Citadel in Charleston, SC.

People from across the nation are submitting their questions to the candidates for this groundbreaking and historic event. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper will moderate the debate, but the questions come from regular folks like you and me.

You can submit your own YouTube question for the candidates by going to www.youtube.com/debates. Questions must be 30 seconds or less, and they should be personal, original, and creative.