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Carl Hoyt

Published: February 3, 2008

Super Tuesday, Super Bowl, anything for our great pleasure, is stated "Super."

The final Democratic debate on Thursday night before Super Tuesday, had that kind of ambiance to it. I thought I might have the wrong channel; I expected Oprah to appear to host the show. It truly was a "Super" setting for the Democrats in their final debate before Tuesday, when many states will have their primaries including the state of California. So, since CNN was the sponsor and the Kodak Theater the place, why not have the best showing for the viewing audience. After all, this is for Hillary and Obama and this is Hollywood. CNN planned this to the "T". Wow, what a show! The rival candidates were so lovely-dovey I expected them to kiss. The audience almost looked like Oscar night was taking place and open applause was granted; something usually frowned upon during political debates.

The questions? Well, we sure got the candidates' views on health care while other questions were debated quickly. By now, one knew which party CNN was promoting. I'll bet that the candidates had a review as to their past performances cutting each other to the bone to get votes. Hey, who am I to judge. We all have the right to change, except Romney.

The rules to this debate were changed. There were no rules! I have never witnessed such a one sided, unfair presentation of a debate in all my days. I'm surprised the Republican debate was held in the Reagan library the night before and not in a working airport hangar.

To end it all, the candidates were asked if they would consider a dream ticket should one or the other lose the nomination; an Obama/Hillary ticket or vice versa. They both agreed it was premature at this time to make that decision. I'll give you a Republican dream ticket; how about a Romney/Condoleesa ticket, now you've got a white man and black woman. Now you get a former governor, business man, a woman and current Secretary of State. I think that's quite a bargain. The Republican Party of Florida gave the majority of votes to McCain propelling his candidacy to other states. Thanks, Gov. Crist, for your endorsement. You can kiss McCain goodbye, many would vote for Obama before McCain. He has no chance with Obama in a debate.

He (McCain) will be 72 plus years old at election time; he's had a good run. We're all asking for a change, do you believe he would change? People, all that is being presented to you, is the importance to vote with your mind and choice, not CNN's or Hollywood's.

Carl Hoyt
Sebring

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