Full Report on Wednesday’s Debate
Kirby at CTBob brings us all the details, and even the audio (which is posted at CTBlog).
First, the two debate reports [Report 1][Report 2]:
Each candidate answered the same question for one minute, then each candidate got a 30-second comment period on what the other men said. Joe went over 4 times and then when Schieffer said, “Time’s up,” they cut his mike while he was still talking. Alan Schlesinger always spoke after Joe. I am betting this will not be visible on TV, because I bet the shot goes straight to AS as soon as Schieffer said, “Time’s up.” It was really pretty comical to see Joe talking on with no amplification in the theatre.
Second, the questions [and Answers]:
Q.1 “Where do we go from here in Iraq?’ [Answers]
Q.2. At what point, with North Korea and Iran should the US take military action (nukes) [Answers]
Q.3. Families in the Northeast are very concerned about the 6.3% increase in home heating oil prices — what would you do? [Answers]
Q.4. Despite CT being home to more high-value target, the state is only going to get $15mil in homeland security money, down from $50mil in 2004. How do we get more $$? [Answers]
Q.5. E-mail from viewers — the future of social security is a great concern for young people — how would you keep it solvent? [Answers]
Q.6. Last — quick, 30 sec each — what is the best way homeland security can protect CT? [Answers]
Kirby did great! Go give Kirby a virtual high-five.
The “Joe’s rules” and “other people’s rules” pattern is an unattractive action that speaks louder than words about his sense of entitlement and lack of a sense of fair play.