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Don't ask What, ask Why!
I was thinking today about how I would like for Gwen Iffel to approach the questioning of Sarah Palin and I think I've come up with a good plan. Instead of asking questions which can be answered with a campaign talking point ("What is your position on taxation?") she should state the position and then ask why Gov. Palin supports it ("The McCain/Palin campaign believes that the Bush tax cuts should be extended. Why do you think this is a good idea?) The best Palin could do with this is just repeat the campaign's position which would sound evasive and not overly smart. If she really tries to answer...we get Sarah speaking in tongues again.
Make her speak for herself, not just spout sound bites!
Comments (4)
I so agree.
Thanks and rec'd.
September 30, 2008 9:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
Could someone send this to Gwen Iffel? Recc'd.
September 30, 2008 11:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
That is an excellent idea, especially since the McCain camp and their allies are doing pre-debate spin about Ifill being "biased" because of the book she has coming out on African-American political leaders, including Obama. How could anyone criticize a moderator who is only giving a candidate time to explain the rationale for his or her policies?
October 1, 2008 1:19 PM | Reply | Permalink
Palin has a mail order degree in journalism - is it to much to ask of her to understand the 5 Ws and the H? (Not Bush)
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?, and,
How?
October 1, 2008 5:51 PM | Reply | Permalink
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