Is the GOP right to nix the next NBC run debate due to the poor execution of the CNBC debates?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:17:13 -0400

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/carson-on-board-with-rnc-nixing-nbc-debate/article/2575349

"The RNC's sole role in the primary debate process is to ensure that our candidates are given a full and fair opportunity to lay out their vision for America's future," Priebus told NBC News chairman Andy Lack in the letter. "We simply cannot continue with NBC without full consultation with our campaigns."

"The CNBC network is one of your media properties, and its handling of the debate was conducted in bad faith," Priebus said. "We understand that NBC does not exercise full editorial control over CNBC's journalistic approach. However, the network is an arm of your organization, and we need to ensure there is not a repeat performance."

Carson camp: 'No objections' to RNC nixing NBC from debate

Carson began the calls for changes to the debate format Thursday morning.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 5:19 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:19:41 -0400

I do not have a problem with it. Last one was shit.

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Oct 30 at 2015 5:36 PM

MSgt James Mullis — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:36:25 -0400

I say it's about time. I never understood how the presidential debates ended up in the hands of the network news in the first place. Aren't new reporters supposed to observe and report on events rather than participate and guide them? FYI: The debates were ran by the League of Women voters who gave up their sponsorship in 2004 with the following statement: "The League of Women Voters is withdrawing sponsorship of the presidential debates...because the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter. It has become clear to us that the candidates' organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public."

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Oct 30 at 2015 6:31 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:31:50 -0400

I think the divisive nature of today's politics is at play a little - The questions objected to were valid if inelegantly worded at times. Which side of the fence you're on will largely indicate how you felt about them.

That said, I'd be okay with going to an actual debate format where the candidates are given a particular policy topic and then expected to argue their specific position (with challenges to each other) rather than moderators asking questions based on things the candidates have said in the past.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 7:24 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:24:10 -0400

Part of what makes a candidate shine is their ability to stand up to the opposition with viable and vibrant ideas to counter those who are against them. If you stick with those who are willing to pat you on the back, you don't grow and you don't showcase your viability as a candidate. So, no, they shouldn't nix their NBC run.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 4:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:23:30 -0400

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member, I got this is my email. It's an interesting read about the GOP. Hope you don't mind.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/campaigns-gop-debates-changes_5633f5e4e4b [login to see] 1aa?ir=Politics%253Fncid%253Dnewsltushpmg00000003

Campaigns Consider Dramatic Changes To The GOP Debates

Proposals include drawing straws and gaining veto power over who moderates.