Debate: Blogger & E-Mailer Reviews

> From an e-mailer: “The CNN debate was a DISASTER production-wise. Why weren’t the cameras steady?”

> Gopoli gives it a thumbs up: “2 full hours without commercials!”

> Independent Skeptic: “CNN’s coverage was loaded with second-rate commentary. Really contrasted poorly with MSNBC’s coverage of their hosted debate. However, the questions to the candidates were better than previous debates.”

> The Anonymous Liberal: “I think Wolf Blitzer and CNN should be complemented. Though there were a few silly moments (please stop with the show of hands questions!), I thought this debate was approximately a thousand times more professional and substantive than either of the two clown shows hosted by MSNBC.”

> Another e-mailer: “What was so ‘interesting’ about CNN’s debate set? The first version with podiums was unremarkable, and the second version introduced for the audience Q&A session looked more like a relic from a circa-1977 public affairs program (especially those postmodern red chairs). I kept waiting for Dick Cavett or Tom Snyder to show up… The Fox and NBC efforts were much better produced.”