Well, will CNN allow audience participation?

[mfcorey1]

[EarlG]

1. They interviewed Wolf Blitzer on my local radio station this morning

He said that they would allow audience participation. He said he was going to make the audience keep it "respectful". That is, they could applaud but no yelling out or cat-calling.

I'm sure they will allow it to be raucous -- they want ratings after all.

[mfcorey1]

2. Damn shame!

[tridim]

3. Is applauding for the death of uninsured people "respectful"?

[DrDan]

4. they must be anticipating large teabag attendance

[zbdent]

5. darn ... there goes my "Hulk Smash!" sign

Yeah, I've always wanted debates to make Big-Time Rasslin' matches look like chess club meetings ...

[Sheepshank]

6. On the National stage, I don't think that audience participation helps the REPUBLICAN PARTY

I don't doubt it may help Newtie personally on this drive to the WH.

I've seen/read statement after statement where a Rep had become disenchanted with the party that seems to promote hatred and bigotry. They are embarassed and sad that is who they may be aligned with.

I think the debates should allow all forms of audience participation, and continue to clearly define and promote the kind of person that is a Republican. Maybe some other Republicans will also reconsider participation in the party of "values".

[jillan]

7. I would have to think yes, I mean, they don't want the wrath of Newt against them again.

That Newt is a scary guy.