They should just let the BBC do Presidential Debates from now on

[Araxen]

Yeah, they are European News, but I think their coverage is pretty neutral and prolly would hold a better debate than any of the US News Org's can now. Every news org in the US has some bias one way or another anymore and it's a damn shame what it has become now.

[Hutzpa]

1. One word - TRAVESTY eom

[rurallib]

2. Bloggers - heck high school gowernment students - could do

a better job. I would love to see Kos, Skinner, Babylonsister, Jane Hamsher, Christy Hardin Smith, McJoan etc asking serious questions and followups.

[yurbud]

3. yep. PBS & NPR would also at least discuss actual issues too

[yurbud]

4. contact Democratic Party with your ideas:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=5557111&mesg_id=5557111

[kevinmc]

5. I was thinking the same thing ..... n/t

[flvegan]

6. Just have each candidate go on Top Gear and do a lap.

Fastest lap wins the nom. And the interviews with Jeremy Clarkson would be priceless.

[CherokeeDem]

7. Yes!!!!!

I would pay to see that happen!! I love that show and those guys, I am a middle-aged woman who watches every show even the reruns!!! Seeing Clinton and McCain have to deal with Jeremy would be priceless!! I think Obama could give Stig a run for his money though. Wonderful idea!!!!

By the way, I love the idea of the BBC doing the debates. They might actually ask some real questions.

Edited to add a thought and correct my really stupid spelling. MUST USE SPELL CHECK!!!!

[IntravenousDemilo]

8. The CBC's closer. n/m

[Araxen]

9. Are they as good as the BBC?

[IntravenousDemilo]

10. Yes. In fact, it was pretty much modelled on the Beeb at the start...

...plus it's public broadcasting and thus way more centre-left than either CTV or Global. But at the same time, the CBC is pretty even-handed. And at least one reporter/host made a very big fool out of Ann Coulter a short while back.

And while you're at it, the US should maybe outsource its federal election to Elections Canada. They're non-partisan, they manage to get everything done in about a month, and they can produce all the nice paper ballots you need, to be marked with an X -- and they'll be consistent throughout the country.