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October 2009
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It has been a big week for debates in the races for King County Executive and Seattle's Mayor. Both races are close and none of the campaigns have a lot, if any, money for television ads. As a result, these televised debates are seen as high stakes, with candidates trying to hang onto leads or make up ground. How do you think the candidates did? Do you think debates really make a difference in how people vote? Have you ever changed your mind because of a debate? 6 Comments |
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So much for Non-partisan politics. Those that have identified themselves as Democrats seem to spew forth a lot of polysyllabic flatulence.
Have you ever noticed that candidates for office speak about moving forward, but they never state which direction they're headed.
Just watched the latest KING 5 Upfront, otherwise known as "Three Democrats Discuss the Debates". Perhaps they could have at least foiund someone with an oppsoing view. What a joke. Not surprising though. KING 5 should be ashamed of themselves.
I thought they were non-partisan races? Did I miss something? It seems increasingly clear that Hutchison has the advantage in this race. Her base is smaller than Constantine's but she has generated more enthusiasm than Constantine. The same can be said about McGinn, but his apparent flip-flop on the tunnel probably has some folks sitting on the fence wondering about his leadership qualities. In any case, it looks like a vote for change this fall.
The overused phrases "bringing people together" and "moving us forward" are utterly meaningless and tiresome politicalspeak. Why don't these candidates simply tell the voters SPECIFICALLY what they plan to do? Because their only real plan is to GET ELECTED, period! Once they get there, nothing really changes. All the candidates are the same- There is no real "choice".
Ever feel like a bird in a barnyard trying to pick out the seeds of truth from the manure of the rhetoric?