I’ll be watching… but only because it’s my job
Don’t expect any epic battles during tonight’s televised leader’s debate. I HOPE we see some attention-holding verbal jousts - but if history holds true then my wish won’t come true.
The leaders from Alberta’s four major political parties square off from 6:30-8:30 PM. This is the one time we’ll see Ed Stelmach, Kevin Taft, Brian Mason and Paul Hinman all on the same stage.
What’s good: the leaders won’t be editted into sound-bytes. We’ll actually get to see who can think on their feet and string more than two sentences together.
What’s bad: not a lot of people will be watching. Debates are usually dull and in the hundred-plus TV channel universe… ratings are rarely good.
There is a lot to gain from tonight’s debate because thousands of voters are undecided in this election. I will be one of the people paying attention. Truth be told… I’d rather watch hockey highlights on Rogers Sportsnet.
February 21st, 2008 at 11:39 am
With so many undecided out there, I know a lot of my work friends are skipping out on wing night to watch the debate - to try to get a handle on whether to hold their noses and vote for Ed, or throw caution to the wind and vote for Taft.