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.
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Posted at 6:51 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
It’s go time.. sounds like Obama and Edwards have the loudest entry applause…
Posted at 7:04 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
I’d like for them to ask the “then what?” question… seriously, then what?
Posted at 7:08 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Okay, why would CNN let in a question that frames “Obama” and “Hillary” as the main contendors? I hope the other guys take note of that and make a point about it…
BTW: Kucinich is rambling…
Posted at 7:11 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by AndersonSchmooper
Liberal, Progressive, it’s all the same as long as it isn’t Bush…
Posted at 7:14 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
I think Gravel should choose Chuck Norris as his running mate for VP…
Posted at 7:17 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
So far it is my humble opinion that Edwards is the only candidate who is making any sense on the issues.
Posted at 7:19 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Asked about reparations for Slavery, I think Edwards handled that well, the back of his kneck was bright red but I don’t think he dodged it.
Posted at 7:20 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by MissLilly
I’m sorry, but what’s up with Gravel?
Posted at 7:22 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Posted at 7:24 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Clayton
So is Obama black enough and Hillary woman enough to be president? What kind of question is that?
Posted at 7:24 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Gravel is kind of nutty, me-thinks…
Posted at 7:26 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
I think that was the first time in history I’ve heard a candidate say “I don’t want your vote” but then again I wouldn’t want the “your not black or a woman” vote either..
Posted at 7:32 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by RhondaJ
I thought Barack Obama gave it right back to the questioners referenced his experience in trying to catch a cab ride in NYC when asked if he was “true” to his African American heritage.
We’re a rich, diverse country. Walk through a shopping mall today and couples represent the rainbow of the American melting pot.
Posted at 7:34 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
The candidates wrap on gay marriage (or as well all like to think of it, full and equal rights under the law):
Kucinich = Yes
Dodd = No (but he still likes you)
Richardson = Yes (and some other stuff)
Edwards = No (but he will not deny you the right)
Obama = Yes
Hillary, Biden, Gravel = commercial break interruption, to bad…
Posted at 7:40 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Clayton
You have to love Richardson though. Been there done that… hah.
Posted at 7:45 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Here here, aknowledging the servicemen & women who have lost their lives in Iraq.
Posted at 7:51 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by RhondaJ
Good point. Richardson - in spite of Clinton’s representations - really has the greatest depth and breadth of experience among all the candidates.
Posted at 7:52 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Are the Democrats playing politics with the war in Iraq?
Posted at 7:54 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Though Gravel has a point, the only thing worse than soldiers dying in vain is more soldiers dying in vain…
Posted at 8:02 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
So will the Islamist states take a woman president serious? Well we have Bush in office, how’s that working out for us?
Posted at 8:02 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Clayton
Not to mention, at lease Hillary would “talk” to them…
Posted at 8:19 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Finally some questions on Education. No Child Left Behind, scrap it or keep it?
Biden= Scrap it
Richardson = Scrap it
Posted at 8:21 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Edwards has sent all his kids to public school and so did Clinton (at least until they were in the White House - excusable for sure) Obama’s go/went to private school… Biden’s went to private school, Kucinich’s daughter went to public school. Gravel mixed it up and sent his kids to all kinds of schools. Dodd’s daughter goes to public school.
Posted at 8:21 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Why no question from Jim Rex on this stuff?
Posted at 8:23 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by RhondaJ
NCLB was a public relations ploy on the part of the current administration. Scrap it and start over. Make it real this time.
Posted at 8:26 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Clayton
Interesting way to play the sex education question, playing up the sexual abuse, so yes in that light how can the conservatives say no to sexual education in the elementary schools…
Posted at 8:27 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Not to mention NCLB is a total SNAFU situation… scrap the heck out that dinosaur… or can we talk about dinosaurs in public schools anymore?
Posted at 8:30 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Show of hands on who took a private charter plain; Clinton, Richardson, Edwards all did, and Gravel took the train?
Posted at 8:31 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Clayton
Yeah, nuclear power is cleaner and safer, except for the toxic waste and when they blow up…
Posted at 8:49 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by RhondaJ
I think Edwards was already in town so didn’t reallyneed to answer the question. Yeah, Gravel took the bus.
Posted at 8:57 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Interesting point, Bush/Clinton name could hold the office for 28 years…
Posted at 9:00 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Yep, i’ll mention that i’m afraid of all the religious “lip-service”… Why do most of these candidates fear not being a “good christian”…?
Posted at 9:04 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by RhondaJ
Tell me what you really think of the person on the left? This reminds me of a 1960’s T-group (therapy) question. Give your neighbor a hug.
Posted at 9:05 pm on 07/23/07
Posted by Gene
Ending on a light note — Pretty much any of these candidates will be better than anything the Republicans can throw at us… even Gravel…