Gwen Ifill - VP Debate Moderator
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| Thu, 10-02-2008 - 1:15am |
Debate moderators were chosen in August. If McCain camp had a problem with Ifill as moderator, they've had a looooong time to object. No, Ifill will be one of many excuses they can use when Palin bombs.
Re: Gwen Ifill's book, one needs to look no further than the conservative Washington Times, which published an article about said book on JULY 23rd, long before either potential Veep had been selected. I do not know when Ifill was chosen to moderate this debate, but the fact of the matter is that any idiot in McCain's camp could have googled Gwen Ifill and received this information and had they thought it a "conflict of interest" requested another moderator two months ago.
To those saying the debate has been "fixed", well - um - the debate hasn't even taken place yet. Hmmm, apparently you don't have much confidence in Sarah Palin. You shoul dbe cheering her on instead of preparing for failure.
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>>"introducing the emerging young African American politicians forging a bold new path to political power"...doesn't sound very negative or dispassionate, does it?
It sounds accurate to me. He *is* one of a series of young African American politicians who are forging a bold new path to political power. It's a bold new path because for generations African Americans had no political power.
You mentioned other descriptions of the book. Would you like to share those to help make your point?
Laura
>>And for the umpteenth time...it was the responsibility of the Debate Committee to do the research...and for Iffil to answer their vetting questions honestly. She did not.
And for the umpteenth time, I don't disagree with you.
Laura
>>If he loses, then I suspect there will be very little interest in reading about his "stunning campaign."
Or, if he loses there will be even more interest in reading about his "stunning" campaign. *shrug*
Let me be clear here: I'm not saying that Ifill has more of a financial interest if he loses. I'm merely saying that regardless of the outcome of the election, she could have a very popular book on her hands.
ETA: It could be argued that we are already in an age of Obama.
Laura
Edited 10/2/2008 3:11 pm ET by eleeel
The Republicans signed off on her as moderator AFTER the book had been announced prior in the New York Times and Time magazine. As EH would say - just google it. Another example of McCain camp not vetting decisions well.
I'm not sure what you are looking for.
It absolutely is an endorsement of Obama.
Hello, gm-marla,
Since I am very new to this board and have no sense of the history here -- I respectfully
acknowledge your response. Unfortunately, I really don't have the time nor inclination to go through my perspective of history, here. I do believe that each of us who has actually done our research, and therefore feel confident of our knowledge to develop well thought-out opinions...are free to do so, at any time. I am not here to debate with anyone and since I don't feel I can add any clarity here, I appreciate your expressing your thoughts.
HB
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