http://www.techpresident.com/taxonomy/term/16046 Comments for "Republican YouTube debate" en http://www.techpresident.com/blog/entry/4202/nrcc_chairman_tom_cole_urges_participation_in_youtube_debate#comment-962 <p>The perception about Republicans in general and candidates in specific is that they don't really like to talk to--or listen to real people (or press people who might represent them). Might dirty their hands to have anything to do with anybody who can't bundle millions or deliver a megachurch of voters. And it might hurt their campaign to take real questions not scripted in advance (sort of like Bush's idea of congressional testimony--no transcript and questions written by the White House). So I do agree with you that it would be good if candidates would participate and be seen to be engaging with real voters.</p> <p>That said, as a registered Democrat, I hope they don't :-)</p> Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:04:50 -0400 cfinnie comment 962 at http://www.techpresident.com