howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#1
As things stand Dave will not be joining in unless the leader of the green party is there although party strategists are saying that is just an excuse - the real reason is the fear of being upstaged by Miliband and Farage. The Prime Minister is an accomplished TV performer so I am surprised by this apparent decision.
Reginald Barrington
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- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
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#2
I would be suprised if it was fear of being upstaged. Personally I think the televised debates are a farce it focuses too much on the man and not the policies and party that this country needs to get back on it's feet and out in front again.Now if it was Ed backing out we would all agree his lack of charisma would be the reason
Arte et Marte
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#3
I don't go much on these debates, too American for me. I believe that 2010 was the first time all 3 leaders took part. at previous elections the one trailing in the opinion polls calls for a debate but the one ahead refuses as they have much to lose.
I can remember Michael Foot challenging Margaret Thatcher back in 1983 she naturally refused.
Jan Higgins
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- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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#4
I never watch the televised debates life is to short to watch our politicians bickering with each other they do enough of that at various other times.
Out of fairness if UKIP are taking part so should the Green Party and any other party that has sitting MPs.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
#5
Where would it end though with Plaid cymru, SNP and various Ulster parties joining the debates?
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#6
Its not for me ,I am watching paint dry..
Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
- Posts: 3,261
#7
Perhaps it should just be the respective home secretaries or the most entertaining candidates for each party; Boris, Tom Watson and Nigel Farage perhaps?
Arte et Marte
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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#8
An American thing that has taken over our campaigns, not been very successful in choosing their Presidents has it?
Audere est facere.
Alec Sheldon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 18 Aug 2008
- Posts: 1,037
#9
Don't forget George Galloway of the respect Party.
