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"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
Monday, September 13, 2004
What kind of debate is that??
Bush wants only 2 debates
Daily News
WASHINGTON - President Bush wants to debate John Kerry only twice and will press for a seated format he believes favors his strengths, according to Bush campaign sources.
Bush has instructed his debate negotiators, led by former Secretary of State James Baker, to resist the plan proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates for three contests.
Moreover, Bush hopes to eliminate a town hall-style format for the second debate, where the contenders would be questioned by undecided voters.
"Bush thinks he's better when everybody is seated at a table," a senior GOP source told the Daily News.
Conversely, he harbors bad memories of debates with former Vice President Al Gore, where both candidates stood at podiums. "He didn't enjoy Al Gore stalking him all across the stage," one Bush adviser recalled.
Bush sources said the President is risking criticism by trying to limit debates but will not be damaged politically if a quick deal is reached with the Kerry camp and the commission.
"He'll be fine with two [debates] as long as the talks are resolved quickly and don't give the press a chance to hammer him for being chicken," one Bush campaign strategist said.
Bush wants only 2 debates
Daily News
WASHINGTON - President Bush wants to debate John Kerry only twice and will press for a seated format he believes favors his strengths, according to Bush campaign sources.
Bush has instructed his debate negotiators, led by former Secretary of State James Baker, to resist the plan proposed by the Commission on Presidential Debates for three contests.
Moreover, Bush hopes to eliminate a town hall-style format for the second debate, where the contenders would be questioned by undecided voters.
"Bush thinks he's better when everybody is seated at a table," a senior GOP source told the Daily News.
Conversely, he harbors bad memories of debates with former Vice President Al Gore, where both candidates stood at podiums. "He didn't enjoy Al Gore stalking him all across the stage," one Bush adviser recalled.
Bush sources said the President is risking criticism by trying to limit debates but will not be damaged politically if a quick deal is reached with the Kerry camp and the commission.
"He'll be fine with two [debates] as long as the talks are resolved quickly and don't give the press a chance to hammer him for being chicken," one Bush campaign strategist said.
