[mcbear]

This brings up an interesting question. Why are folks disturbed that Democrats [or liberals] asked questions of Republican candidates? Or the reverse, should Republicans ask some of the questions of the Democratic candidates?

I think there really needs to be that kind of cross pollination of questioning. As an example, regarding pro choice/right to life, if only a conservative base was asking questions of the Republicans, would the question even be asked since all except Rudy have already declared to be right to life.

Same with gay rights. [although this might confuse some of the Republicans since the questioner, a Clinton support was a Log Cabin Republican]. If only conservatives were in the question pool, just how would the question be framed? "Y'all are still against them gays, right?" "Yes", "Yep", "Yes Sir", "Uh huh", "Yes", and of course "I believe it's the States decision."

Without CONTROVERSIAL QUESTIONS these debates are nothing but YesFests. And the same should go with the Dem Debates. Have a Romney or Paul supporter ask about Universal Healthcare instead of the Talking Head. We would get much better questions.