Talking Points (In Stereo)

Andrew Price
Former Web Editor, GOOD.is

October 29, 2008 • 4:34 pm PDT
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You can't fault the candidates for not staying on message. WARNING: If pushed to the brink by talking points already, this video could trigger a psychotic break.

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We need some new debate formats. Maybe the moderators should be able to shock the candidates if they retreat to their rehearsed lines.

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Tags: politics

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