Clinton challenges Obama to N.C. debate

Debates do not help USA and the discipline, dedication, and deliberations. Debates have gone down the gutter for trivia, and distractions. We need the lift Our Greatgrand country up and change washington politics. I my opinion Senator Obama and his voters are agents of change.

wait a minute i'm from nc , the democratic party decided to pull the debate, because they feel it will be more devisive and articles like this that ramps up all the negitive chatter

Do it Obama! You have stayed positive enough. It is time to run Hitlerry through the Obama machiene. Tear her up. Black Water, Monica, Donations to the Clinton Library, Lies from when she WAS 1st lady. Lets put her to rest! Remind America why Clinton was IMPEACHED!

Obama had given them a date for the debate. Hillary is the one who needed to re-schedule. More Clinton LIES! Give it up Hillary and eat your sour grapes!

"Unfortunately, it is becoming clear that Senator Obama simply does not believe that North Carolinians deserve the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about how they will fix our economy, bring our troops home and provide quality health care for every American" -- or maybe he feels the people of North Carolina deserve better than a Clinton-Obama "debate". See, everyone? THAT is a negative interpretation. He can speak most effectively without "moderators".

It's obvious why Senator Obama does not want to debate. He cannot handle questions with them being scripted. Wright, Ayers were issues that needed to be addressed. I still have questions about them. If he is going to be the nominee, I want to know alot more about those issues.

There are still issues and Senator Obama is dodging the debate. The last debate on NBC had and kept over 9 million viewers. I would say people are very interested. I am interested and I know everyone knows why Senator Obama will not debate. He can't. We see more of who he is everytime he does.

No problem, Just make Hillary pay her bills and then she will be broke. It's hard to campaign when you have no money. HAHA!

"Unfortunately, it is becoming clear that Senator Obama simply does not believe that North Carolinians deserve the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about how they will fix our economy, bring our troops home and provide quality health care for every American"
That's right, Obama hates everyone and doesn't think we in NC deserve to hear people talk. That's right, we didn't have access to the last 21 debates because here in NC, we don't understand technology and don't understand how a television works. This means we also don't have newspapers or watch other political talk shows or read their stances on issues from their websites.

How does Hillary defend the tenet that Obama is running the negative campaign? He didn't say any of this when she refused the NC debate initially.

I think Seantor Obama you should agree to the debate with conditions that EVERYONE will speak about the issues we care about. The Iraq War,Healthcare and THE ECONOMY.

I am sick and tired of hearing about Rev Wright, Ayers and Your Bitter remarks.

I and the people of North Carolina want to know what you are going to do for us to help this economy And bring us affordable Health Care, And to Bring our troops home.

Why does Hillary want another debate? We have had 21. She and her husband and all of America knows that as a black man Barak cannot seem to be too aggressive with her. Racism is not dead in America, despite the progresses made. Barak has to be very careful in his responses; and not being as devious and calculating as her, his responses have to be measured. Enough of debates. Barak is a gentleman and therefore at a disadvantage in them. Just let him at McCain, man to man, where he is not at a gender disadvantage!

How many freaking debates do we need to get annoyed by? HRC just needs them to highlight her money woes and beg for more handouts.Let her eat dirt.

We should have more debate because we need learn more each candidate policy in detail. I just found down he got 28% of capital tax in the last debate. He copied Hillary's economy so he is afraid to answer any issues regarding econonmy, iraq war... He has has no substance so his campaing prefer not answering any tough questions.

Why do we call them "debates" instead of "Q&A" sessions? I mean, really. The candidates do NOT debate the issues, they don't sit down candidly and calmly and say, "Why do you think THIS is the better way? What about THAT alternative? What about THIS issue?"
THAT would be a debate. Instead, we get a stupid Q&A where each candidate just says, "This is what I/We will do." and occasionally the opponent responds and there's a little bit of back and forth. But seriously, people, there's no "debating" going on.

Sure, Obama may not have done as well as Clinton in the past "debates", and let's just admit it's not really his forte, at least not compared to Hillary. I understand why she wants another one, she feels she does better there - no one should be deluded into thinking she's just trying to make sure those poor NC folks who apparently slept through the last 21 debates and every news story ever written FINALLY have their chance to hear what the candidates have to say. Please.

Obama agreed to debate earlier and she rejected. Now she is saying he is brush off the voters? Hillary is such a fake and I hope tonight us Pennsylvanians put her in her place.

Obama '08!

I see that Foon Rhee is following in the footsteps of the rest of the major media, irresponsibly publishing outrageous lies, disseminating yet more propaganda. If you don't make it at Boston Dot Com, Foon, there is no doubt a special place for you at Fox "News."

Please Obama, do not consent to debate that maniacal shew again. You don't need the flack. You can stick to your message and win. NO MORE DEBATES!!!!!
Read his lips old Hillary.

So after 21 debates, why should there be a debate in N.C.? There hasn't been much happening since last week when they debated on ABC, which means that there would be no reason to spend the money.

Hillary's arguement that Barrack doesn't want the People of N.C. to see and hear the arguements of both politicians is a load of crap. Why has she only pushed for a debate in these "big" states, where they have the most delegates to give out of the remaining contests)? Do the people of Guam deserve to hear the Candidates face to face? How about those that have already had their primaries but weren't granted a debate (or the money that it brings in)? How come it's ok that these people don't get to hear the candidates face off, but not ok for others?

It seems to me that Hillary doesn't really care about EVERYONE that she is trying to go only for the bigger states out of the remaining contests. In other words, if you don't live in a state where there aren't a bigger amount of delegates, then she doesn't care. This strategy of hers will be the same in the general election, where she will try to stay out of "Red" states, and try to win over "Blue" states, and will not try to hard to win out in "purple" states if they have less delegates than the "Blue" states. She will try to chide McCain for not accepting invitations to debate in states that are more sympathetic to her, while avoiding states that are less sympathetic to her....thus insuring a Republican victory in November.

I've heard all the debates I want to hear. The North Carolina voters will hear directly from each candidate as they canvass the state. Debates don't do a lot to advance anybody's arguments.

21, 22, 23 debates are MORE THAN ENOUGH. It's time for HRC to quit whining and drop out.

They should have stopped at 10 debates. That's it.

One would think that Senator Obama would want to do better than he did in the last debate and not let that last debate be the last negative image voters have of him.

Plus- the debates bring money to the states that hold debates. With the economy as it is- he should do so.

But it is understandable that he runs the risk of another poor performance against the always ready and polished Senator Clinton--so that's probably why he is fearful of debating in North Carolina.

The last TV debate was a total waste of time, it did not answer the real questions want to know and as much as this was the moderators/journalists fault, it was brought down to personal attacks.

NO! more TV debates are now needed, they are only to try and make sensational headlines and TV ratings, plus to allow further smears and attacks.

Obama can't hold a candle to Clinton's debate smarts. He knows it...so avoids debating...that's been his pattern. He only concedes to a debate once the voting publics perception of his unwillingness to debate gets media attention. Then Obama's campaign staff tries to spin the issue in the media to his advantage. Only problem with that is voter's see thru this facade and this hurts his accountability factor which has been very spotty the whole campaign. This is what bothers me about Obama....he can talk the talk, but can't walk the walk. Look at his Senate Voting record: "Extremely Poor Compared to his Senate Peers"....
Just what America needs...another mediocre President w/accountability issues and virtually no experience.

The CBS NC debate was originally scheduled for Saturday April 19th, the first day of the Jewish Passover holiday. While Senator Obama agreed to this date, Senator Clinton, much to her credit, did not agree opting instead for April 27. Senator Obama did not reconfirm the new date.

Senator Clinton should be commended for her respect and religious sensitivity.

Instead of a debate, I suggest a North Carolina event with Senator Clinton and Senator Obama such as a joint visit to a nursing home or a veteran's home. By seeing these great politicians in the same place, at the same time and how they interact with Americans, we just may get a better picture of their compassion and vision than any debate.

What a chicken. We don't need a coward in the white house. We don't need Obama.

LOL! I love how huge this blog is concidering the size of the article.

I can't believe the people that are actually going to vote for the leader of our country.

Take a moment and read through these comments. The amount of misspelled words and grammatical errors is astounding.

There should be a test on basics at the polling booth. If you don't pass with at least a C average you should have to go directly to the nearest homeless shelter and help feed the poor for a week, without casting a vote!

Who needs another debate. I have had it with Hillary demanding debates every second. Let's face what is important and it is the working poor and health care. Debating each other does not say what kind of leader you are going to be in the White House. All it says it that you can impart cheap shots. Enough with the debates, let's go ahead and pick the person that we think can best lead the country, and that is not a first lady never did anything but talk about what she did when her husband ran the country. NO MORE DEBATES!!!!!!

She needs the debates because she is out of money and they are free.

But she uses them like attack ads. So they are toxic and unworthy to be called debates.

So why do any more of it? It would be poor strategy for the Obama campaign to make him do any more of that.

It feelds the grossest levels of the dialog, as we see from ABC's use of its opporunity. Gross.

but he might be knocked down again. the more they debate the more people learn of him...this is good for voters to know as much as possible about him instead of filling in the blanks with wishful thinking ...what is he afraid of?

If there was no Obama -- only McCain - do you think Hillary would have attracted millions of new voters, cynical people who have chosen not to participate, and throngs of younger voters of all races and creeds would be energized and excited? If there was no Obama would you not expect more of the same and worse?

no more worthless debates! The Clintons continue their effort to manipulate and threaten the press and the public.

The foul losers are using the debate as a pretext to insult the electorates and to bad mouth Obama. It's tha black alliance of Clintons and the Feudal party. Ignore the fools!

Senator Obama:

You must be able to debate if you hope to run against McCain.

You must be able to be held accountable in a one-on-one and not just speak from up high on a podium.

You must be able to answer hard questions, whether you think them trivial or not, if it affects your credibility.

You can not be President if you can not do these things.

Quit lying and whining Hillary Clinton. We know you're just trying to tear the Democrats apart. You can't beat McCain or anyone without cheating and you know it .

"The CBS NC debate was originally scheduled for Saturday April 19th, the first day of the Jewish Passover holiday. While Senator Obama agreed to this date, Senator Clinton, much to her credit, did not agree opting instead for April 27. Senator Obama did not reconfirm the new date"

Annnnd....what is WRONG with debating on a holiday? Afterall, it only means more people will be available to watch it.
I used to like the Clintons, and I simply could not undrstand why some people did not like them. Until this election, when she showed her true, devious colors.
Hear her lie through her teeth, her husband play the race card, and drag the campaign into the gutter.

Hillary is broke and she needs to get as much air time and free publicity as possible . Why should Obama once again cater to this whiner and help her campaign. He as debated 21 times and I think that is enough. If you don't know who you support by now then just toss a coin. Can you not get it. When she wants something she will turn the situation around to seem like he is not once again agreeing with her and giving her what she wants. Like any spoiled brat she rants and rave until she gets her way. Obama should continue to campaign in NC and other cities and forget the debates. Besides all the question have been asked and answered read your paper, watch CNN.

Obama, what have you hide from us that you quit debates right now?
When the media is digging up more about you that Americans need to know, you call it a day and leave a lot of questions unanswered.
If you don't have the guts to face the media, how can you face the nation, the world leaders, and the crisis ahead of all the people. Are you able to stand up for the nation and challenges ahead.
Ideology is good and it is only as good as you can sustain with hard work and determination. Being the one who goes to Virigin Island, and taking a train of comfort to reach diligent Americans, your promises are lack of specifics and hollow. You don't seem to have any substance to carry out a real mission.

It is unbelievable how little substance Obama supporters are willing to accept. Obama has not shown he can take the heat. You can not say " I rise above" and then at your own rally make insinuating comments. If you are going to rise above, DO IT. Don't just point out how you are doing it. It shows a distinct lack of character.

I agree whole-heartedly to yael (Posted by yael April 22, 08 03:20 PM).

Obama be held accountable in a one-on-one and not just speak from up high on a podium lecturing and bragging about Hope and Audacity which are high sounding nothing without actions. Since OBAMA has nothing to back up his claims, the least he can do is to show up with specifics to verify the feasibility of his claims.

A president, wins or loses, needs to have courage to confront crisis which should be anticipated in the coming term. Nobody wants a wimp to be the leader of a nation.

Once again, uneducated white trash America has prevailed. Hello world, are you watching? US of KKK

It's obvious why Obama has always tried to avoid debate with Hillary, because he can't handle real issues and he uses rhetoric to cover this fact. This explains why he always performances so poorly in debates and he stutters all the time. He can't afford to embarrass himself any more. He knows the more he debates the more Hillary is going to score. But Americans deserve to know better about him. Obama, come out and debate about real issues if you really care about Americans. We don't want to just hear what you say. We want to hear different opinions so that we can decide!

I cannot believe that American remain racists up to today. The new Millennium!
Shame upon you.

Barack has had his rear end handed to him in every debate & performed poorly on policy over & over again. Not to mention, he's scared of a girl. No serious person who has watched any of these debates can believe that Obama can best Hillary on policy. She's got what it takes & he flounders without a teleprompter. The media-annointed heir apparent has no clothes.

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I think senator Obama is correct that another hour or two of televised trivial nit-picking doesn't relate to the issues facing America. Unfortunately it's how the political process works at this time. There is no statesmanlike exchange of competing views, it's a Beavis and Butthead world of "does Rev. Wright love America as much as you do?" and "where's your flag pin"? What do you expect after "Freedom Fries"?

I think he's an amazingly inspiring man and I hope he's the democratic choice and goes all the way to the white house. I pity him the milieu in which he is forced to operate. That's one of the things he wants to change. I'm all for it.

Any intelligent person in this country can see that most Obama supporters are thinking with something other than their heads. So called charisma doesn't come with attributes needed to run this country. His facade is admirable but he's a weak, weak man and will run from any serious problems just like a rat. He should invest in more teleprompters. C'mon people, you mean to tell me that you can't see him stuttering and himhawing around when asked about any important issues, unless, of course, he has his teleprompter handy to tell him what to say. Who is that guy anyway? You know, the one that actually answers the questions. He probably should be running, he's quick and cunning. And I'll give Obama credit for being pretty slick about how he looks down while he's stuttering, sure has his supports fooled. Wake up you bunch of smucks.

Hillary want's a debate to twist the truth and lies to stab at obama we cant here what they plan to do for country for her twisting'and every thing that has been said so she can hurt obama as much as she can so she can win and destory him i dont want to see her in another debate with him.that seem to be planed in her favor by the tv stations it is about nothing it all about destroying obama.