Bob Schieffer: Worst Moderator Ever
I watched the debate on CNN and in the analysis afterwards the leitmotif was that this was the least satisfying debate of the three. Naturally they blamed the candidates, but I blame Bob Schieffer. While his questions, overall were particularly unchallenging to both candidates, they were particularly so to Sen. Kerry. Over and over they seemed to be invitations to tee up on Bush penned by Mary Beth Cahill. My favorites: “Is there a ‘backdoor draft’ on National Guard and Reservists?” or “Pres. Bush, repeating a statement Sen. Kerry said, would you overturn Roe Vs. Wade?”. (I would love to hear if any of you could identify a question asked of Kerry that gave Bush equal opportunity) Personally I think after the 15min mark Bush took Kerry to town, but if the CW is that Kerry won this debate I think he’ll have Bob to thank for it.
UPDATE: Heres a better critique.
1 comment:
In an election where there's an incumbant (however you spell that), the public debate should be about that candidate's record more than it should be about the challenger. Basically, the public wants to know, "Does this guy deserve another chance?" That question is first and foremost; the question "Will the other guy be any better?" is important but secondary. The point is that it's ridiculous to criticize Schiefer for emphasizing Bush's record. That's his job.
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