Debate: Democratics want to make sure that one question does not get asked ...

[Kyle Ricky]

They are already trying to protect Captain Zero ...

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Some Democratic lawmakers want to make sure that one question does not get asked at the upcoming first presidential debate - about Simpson-Bowles.

Three Democratic House members objected Tuesday to a request by four senators that President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney be asked which of the commission’s proposals to address the debt they support. The Democrats said such a question would force “candidates to choose solutions from one menu of options.”

In the original letter, Sens. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Joe Lieberman, (I-Conn.) and Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) asked the debate commission to devote “specific and extensive attention to the question of how the candidates would get our nation’s fiscal house in order during the first debate dedicated to domestic policy.”

“Specifically, we request that you ask the presidential candidates which of the recommendations of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform they would adopt as part of their plan to reduce the deficit,” they wrote.

But that caused Reps. Mike Honda (D-Calif.), Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) to cry foul, writing in their own letter to the debate commission on Tuesday that although the Simpson-Bowles commission’s plan “may contain proposals helpful to our recovery…to hold it out as the only pathway to fiscal responsibility and economic success is foolish and wrong.”

“We urge the [Debate] Commission to fight any effort to unnecessarily narrow such an important debate by placing disproportionate attention on one set of proposals over another,” they wrote, adding that such a question would “cheapen the debate” and “thwart the candidates’ ability to explain alternative proposals.”

The Democrats also criticized the Simpson-Bowles commission in their letter, saying that while it seeks to address the debt, it doesn’t address priorities in infrastructure, education, research and other investments, and that the plan “asks seniors, the middle class, and military personnel to sacrifice more, while those with the most are asked to do even less to help in our recovery.”

“Voters deserve to know where the candidates stand on these issues, the solutions to which are simply absent from the Simpson-Bowles plan,” they wrote.

The first debate will take place on Oct. 3 and will focus on domestic policy issues.

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[thundley4]

The Dems want the debate limited to platitudes and meaningless feel good phrases instead of giving any real answers.  That tells me that they know their shit is weak, very weak.

[Kyle Ricky]

They don't want to ask anything that makes Captain Zero look bad. Look for them to only ask questions about the sky being blue and water being wet.

[obumazombie]

Please limit your questions to hopey, changey, yesWeCanny, and owe bum a (just the chant portion).

[Lacarnut]

They are already trying to protect Captain Zero ...

I like that name. Captain Zero.

As far as I am concerned the candidates should have no input on what specific type of questions are asked. Let the chips fall where they may. It is ridiculous for a candidate to ban a question, and will lead to a boring, boring spectacle. Probably what the Dummiecrats wish for.

[MrsSmith]

Democrats can't stand "artificial boundaries" like budgets...  They are Free Spirits, don't you know?   

[DefiantSix]

Democrats can't stand "artificial boundaries" like budgets...  They are Free Spirits, don't you know?   

They cost too damned much to be "Free" anything. 

[wasp69]

They are already trying to protect Captain Zero ...

Did you really expect anything else?

[Kyle Ricky]

Did you really expect anything else?

Not really, this seriously comes as no shock to me. If anything I find it funny to see how much they are trying to protect Captain Zero. Of course we all know that with the moderators being liberal, they will ask Captain Zero all the mushy and lovey questions while they ask Romney all the tough and ignorant questions. I hope Romney does a Newt and tells the moderators how it is.

[Lacarnut]

Not really, this seriously comes as no shock to me. If anything I find it funny to see how much they are trying to protect Captain Zero. Of course we all know that with the moderators being liberal, they will ask Captain Zero all the mushy and lovey questions while they ask Romney all the tough and ignorant questions. I hope Romney does a Newt and tells the moderators how it is.

I would like to see Romney take the offensive when the liberal moderator asks about releasing more tax returns. He could say that was not requested of Kerry when he ran for Prez. Turning to Obama and telling him that he will release several more years of tax returns if you will release your college records which you have spent 4 million dollars hiding The moderators will surely ask him about his investments overseas. He could answer by stating that Obama has overseas investments also. When are questions like that going to come up. If it were me, I would piss that punk Obama off so bad, he would probably walk off the stage.

It is going to be a down and dirty campaign. So, Romney and Ryan better have their big balls showing at all times.