2008 Presidential Debates May Go Online
By BetaNews Staff, BetaNews
January 12, 2007, 12:38 PM
Political blog The Huffington Post wants to try something in 2008 that's never been done before: an online presidential debate. Run by conservative-turned-liberal political commentator Arianna Huffington, the site has quickly grown into one of the most widely read political blogs on the web. If it becomes a reality, it could solidify the Internet and the so-called 'netroots' as a serious force in politics.
Even though the site focuses more on liberal-leaning commentary, Huffington wants both sides to participate. Thus, both sides have been contacted about the prospect of such an event. Invitations have been sent out to likely candidates, although none have formally confirmed they would participate in any online debate.
That's good, I guess. But at a time when many voters are calling for a centrist politic, and many independents refuse to be pidgeonholed into left/center/right categories but want to go beyond the partisan divide, I see a snag. "Both sides"? How about many sides, or no sides, or whoever who has something to say sides?
NH
1 comment:
As I read it, 3rd party and independents need not apply. In other words, politics as usual. Here's my answer...
www.ExpertVoter.org
Unlike this "debate" or YouChoose or CitizenTube, I do feel that other deserve to be heard.
gary
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