Mr. Obama does not like debates to begin with, aides have long said, viewing them as media-driven gamesmanship. He did not do all that well in 2008 but benefited from Senator John McCain’s grumpy performances. Mr. Obama made clear to advisers that he was not happy about debating Mr. Romney, whom he views with disdain. It was something to endure, rather than an opportunity, aides said.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/08/us/politics/biden-up-next-obamas-aides-plot-comeback.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0Not just Obama, either.
Look a the DUmp.
Do any of them actually consider Rmoney a credible threat?
Their every criticism -- aloof, racist, mean, etc -- is designed to be dismissive.
"No one seriously considers voting for Rmoney."
Well, yeah, actually we do; if for no other reason than to stop the bleeding.
If you choose not to take that seriously then...
...good.
