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I think Bob Schieffer is one of the nicest people. CBS has to be proud by such a seasoned politician.

Why is it that only liberal media get to act as moderators? Why doesn't Harry Reid cry foul on this? Could it be that he isn't really interested in fair play? Imagine if taxpayers helped underwrite "public television" that had conservative leanings! Obama would have a hissy fit quicker than Edwards could deny the allegations of the National Enquirer!

Obama's people will probably want the questions ahead of time and in order so he can have his teleprompter up to speed...and, of course, no tough questions. That's just too much to expect from the Messiah!

I hope these debates are better than previous debates. The last one was terrific. Obama is getting so old with the same old speeches. Obama is so unqualified to be President, I find crazy that we looking at him at all. The democrats had eight years to find some one who could fill the bill and they failed again, which just goes to show you how poor they are as a group. Just look at who is running the DNC and it tells you all you need to know about the democrats. The slanted press hates republicans so much it really doesn't make any difference who the republicans are running, which is a shame.

When I look at Obama it gives the creeps that this nobody is on the same stage as John McCain. Everytime we find out he has a friend he dumps them -president at any cost I guess.

The only good that may come from these debates is that maybe many Americans will wake up and see how superficial this do nothing monday morning quarter back. Who watches other people work and than points out their faults 20/20 hind sight - But he himself has never done anything but talk talk.

The scaring thing is the liberal media is trying their best to hijack this election with lies, partial lies and spins.

I am so pleased that two of the debates will be handled by PBS. At least those two debates will be unbiased. I also think the NBC and CBS will be alright. I'm glad that Fox and ABC are not included. Both have shown obvious bias and should not be considered.

It's a shame Obama didn't agree to the townhall forums that McCain wanted. Afraid, I guess. Without that teleprompter, he's nothing.

At this point in the game, whatever is going to happen is going to happen. And all the witty comments and counterpoints here are completely irrelevant.

All of this "thrashing" should tell all of you how ridiculous and devisive our political process has become. The camouflaged race baiting doesn't help either - from both party's.

Get a life,

and good luck with all of that.

They're clearly trying to spare ABC the public embarrassment of having Stephanopoulos and Gibson moderate another debate. Both are smart, capable and engaging people, but clearly debate moderation is not among their skills. That last Obama/Clinton debate was the most inane, trivial, worthless waste of time I have ever experienced.

"Two of the moderators will be from PBS, and nome will be from ABC News, which also seems quite idiotic to me."

haha, thats laughable that you wouldn't know why this is. its called objective reporting and established journalistic integrity. After that **** stephonopalous pulled, you think we'd want the MSM hosting ANY of these debates? its time for a respectable news source to take center stage.
yay PBS!

Reading most of the “Praise be to obama the messiah” rhetoric posted here certainly does not support the myth that obama attracts the more educated voters.

Dear "j" 4:10:49

Would you be willing to include all
the black churches that have been
dumping on that rule for, lo, these
many years"?

The reason John McCain jokes around so much is that he is comfortable with himself. He has earned his stripes and doesn't have to prove it to anyone. That's why I like the man, among other reasons. That is not the perception I have of B. Obama. That man spends most of his time and energy just trying to fit in to where he is. That's why he is constantly changing positions; he is trying to gain a wider public acceptance. This should become more apparent in debates.

What happened to the "I will debate
John McCain anywhere, anytime"....?

What happened to a series of town hall
debates?

What happened to the pledge to take
federal funds for the campaign?

Barry happened....that's what.

Obama will do just fine. And contrary to the ignorant postings Senator Obama does not need a teleprompter - his ability to speak extemporaneously is very well known in the halls of Congress. I do not think his academic training in law and debate will hinder him either. Now on the other hand I think we may be very surprised at the responses from John McCain - especially if they involve what many would consider a common sense response.

Karen, I'm from Virginia and we've been passed up by Democratic candidates for as long as I can remember. But now, Obama has a real shot here in the Commonwealth thanks to people like Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. I respect your desire to make a point by voting Green if you don't like the VP selection. But, is it really worth four more years of McBush just to make that point? And ultimately who is the greener candidate, Obama or McBush?

None of these debates are being held in the West. Obama seriously needs to do some more campapigning in the West instead of spening so much time in the South, where they are not going to vote for him. He has never campaigned where I live or given any speehes here, yet I am supposed to vote for him.

If he chooses some midwestern or southern boring zero for VP like Baye, Sebilius, or Kaine, I will vote GREEN.

I didn't see the the ABC debate between Obama and Clinton hosted by Gibson and Stepanopoulos, but heard it didn't go well. That could be why ABC has been excluded from the upcoming debates.

Those who are saying "Obama needs a teleprompter" have obviously never seen him without one. I have. He'll do just fine.

Meanwhile, McCain might want to have an index card with some notes on it. Notes like: how many houses he owns; what countries border Iraq; that kind of stuff.

Flash Override, but you missed my point. Sen. Obama says those making under $150,000 are middle class. Clearly Sen. Obama was not joking, because he has based his entire economic plan on giving tax cuts to those making less than $150,000.

THEREFORE since individuals earning between $108,904 and $153,542 are in the top 6-10%, Sen. Obama wants to give tax breaks to the wealthiest 6-10% of income earners! OH MY...Sen. Obama wants to give tax cuts to the rich!!!!

Anyone who believes that McCain did well last Sat because he violated the "cone of silence"...I...just...don't understand...paranoia...too bizarre...to comprehend...living in a world insane...

Look, Obama did not do terribly, he just moseyed around and can't take a stand on a lot of hot button issues...McCain has the benefit of surety. He is certainly thoughtful, but when you punt on big questions it makes people think you can't take them on.