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What's wrong with the 1st question?

Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:27 PM by Mark Murray
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From NBC's David Gregory
"I find it kind of curious..." Senator Clinton wasted little time charging press bias. But what's wrong with getting the first question? I don't think she made a clear argument there. Getting the first question allows her to set the tone for the answer, why is she against that?

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BECAUSE -- Obama's slogan really should be "Anything you can do, I can do better."  He doesn't have many thoughts of his own - only those that have prompted him from aids that have read up on what SHE HAS DONE (SINCE HE HASN'T REALLY DONE ANYTHING ON A NATIONAL LEVEL SO NOT MUCH TO "PICK ON") and provided HIM with "subjective" feed back that feeds only contradiction and argument, more importantly, what the campaign thinks the people want to hear.  We hear you: "OBAMA is the second coming."  It's certainly politics and fair game, but all this rhetoric and B.S. does nothing for the good of the country.  Come on people. LISTEN, really LISTEN. Get a grip and rid yourself of what you have been brain washed as the previous Clinton regime.  Hillary is real, she means what she says, she's smart, a real fighter and she knows what she is doing and how to get things done!!! Help yourself and your country.  Take a positive outlook on this campaign and look hard at the democratic candidates - both of them.  I am a Hillary Clinton supporter, but I'm not opposed to electing Barack Obama.  I just can't get enough information about both and hope you all do the same.
She said that on the 3rd or 4th questions where she was asked 1st.  You dont see the problem with having Hilary always say her point first while Obama listens and shoots her down during his time?  3-4 questions in a row!  Really?  Im sorry you're stymied over her very clear and accurate observation and criticism of what's an obvious unfair debate practice.
I immediately noticed tonight that Hillary was given the question first, AGAIN. This gives Barach the opportunity to say, I agree with most of what Hillary had to say. He doesn't get himself into much trouble as he did when asked if he would meet with the head of Pakistan, for instance, without preconditions. Hillary is able to hold her own; she has excellent judgement; she has won most of the debates. Hillary Clinton will serve and represent us well. Most important, she does not have to learn at the expense of our country!
Sharon Jackson, Arizona
bitter, bitter...my, my, my.
As always lets ask a woman the question first, then let the man take what she said and twist it and or most generally repeat what she said and take credit if it was a excellent answer.  What i see Obama seems to copy whatever Hilary says.  She gives much better answers and would make a better president


Nothing's wrong with getting the first question, especially when you consistently get the last question.  I never hear her complaining about that.


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