Roy Moore declines to debate Dem opponent

[Right_in_Virginia]

Roy Moore declines to debate Dem opponent
The Hill, Nov 9, 2017, Julia Manchester

Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore (R) has turned down an opportunity to debate his opponent, Doug Jones (D), because the differences between the two candidates are "crystal clear," according to Moore's campaign.

"While we appreciate the invitation from WHNT, the differences between the two candidates are crystal clear," Moore's campaign chairman, Bill Armistead, said in a statement to WHNT-TV in northern Alabama.

The CBS affiliate said on Wednesday that Moore's campaign had declined to debate Jones, adding that the station would have allowed both campaigns to agree on a preferred format and offered six potential dates between Nov. 27 and Dec. 7.


More:  http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/359578-roy-moore-declines-to-debate-dem-opponent

[endicom]

The vibes here are not real good.

[TomSea]

I saw this on the news yesterday, why not Roy? He almost needs to come out fighting now. I wonder if he had a whiff of this "alleged" scandal before it broke?

I wish he would debate his opponent.

[Frank Cannon]

I saw this on the news yesterday, why not Roy? He almost needs to come out fighting now. I wonder if he had a whiff of this "alleged" scandal before it broke?

I wish he would debate his opponent.

It's Politics 101. You don't debate your opponent if you are way up in the polls. Why commit an unforced error.

[Free Vulcan]

The problem with debates these days is the moderator. Usually the media, and they are biased. You have to weigh whether your willing to walk into a setup v. the possibility that not debating may cost you votes.

You can get your message across well with good campaign ads and other vehicles such that debates are not even necessary anymore.

[TomSea]

The problem with debates these days is the moderator. Usually the media, and they are biased. You have to weigh whether your willing to walk into a setup v. the possibility that not debating may cost you votes.

You can get your message across well with good campaign ads and other vehicles such that debates are not even necessary anymore.

True... but this is going to be in Alabama after all.

[TomSea]

It's Politics 101. You don't debate your opponent if you are way up in the polls. Why commit an unforced error.

Absolutely so.

It's also kind of why I wonder if Moore knew these allegations were coming out ahead of time. It sounds like he did not.

[kevindavis007]

Some tough guy

[DiogenesLamp]

It's Politics 101. You don't debate your opponent if you are way up in the polls. Why commit an unforced error.

And once more,   Frank is bringing the common sense.   


To Debate him now would be tantamount to begging to lose.    His opponent would force the conversation into Moore denying the allegations made against him,  and the entire debate would focus on that.   


The media would spin it as a horrible loss for Moore,  and the media would claim every answer he gave was dishonest and further proof of his guilt.     

[edpc]

the differences between the two candidates are crystal clear

Isn't Crystal Clear one of Moore's accusers?

[To-Whose-Benefit?]

It's Politics 101. You don't debate your opponent if you are way up in the polls. Why commit an unforced error.

Especially with this newest stink in the air.

Debate wouldn't be about issues but the Dem and Moderators playing 'Got'cha' for at least 80% of it.

Moore would be a fool to take the stage under those conditions.

[Cripplecreek]

Some tough guy

Yup, like every other coward who has refused to debate in recent years.

[skeeter]

Especially with this newest stink in the air.

Debate wouldn't be about issues but the Dem and Moderators playing 'Got'cha' for at least 80% of it.

Moore would be a fool to take the stage under those conditions.

 It’s just a crude political ploy.

Btw It doesn’t surprise me that the usual characters with their impeachment wet dreams want a Democrat in that seat.