Should there be 17 debates between the Democratic and Republican nominee?

[Renew Deal]

Poll question: Should there be 17 debates between the Democratic and Republican nominee?

I've been thinking about this a bunch. There have been 17-18 Democratic debates. Should there be just as many between the Democrat and the Republican?

[Tom Rinaldo]

1. There has been one head to head debate between the two people who may become our nominee

There will be three head to head debates between the two people who may become our President.

[splat]

2. The more people get to see the Dems the better for the party

[557188]

4. Can't have free advertising!

I've heard some people say that lately...

I want to see candidates go head to head as much as possible.

[Renew Deal]

3. Me

I'm in the 10+ column. They should debate every 2-4 weeks.

[Tom Rinaldo]

6. But to answer your question

I voted for 5+

[Renew Deal]

8. I agree with that too.

The more the better. I think 3 is way too few.

[Tom Rinaldo]

11. Yup. More debates means a decision that will effect Billions of people

...will be less likely to turn on which candidate's staff came up with the best one line quip or zinger to deliver at one debate.

[onehandle]

5. McCain would be dead by the 17th debate.

Yes, I'm saying he's old as fuck.

So sue me.

[Renew Deal]

9. lol

You're probably right.

[Clintonista2]

7. Debates are always good for dems. Kerry, to his credit, made up A TON of ground with shrub

with his superb debate skills. The more the better.

[rinsd]

10. I have no problem with 3 to 5 debates. Those happen on network TV vs cable.

They reach more people.