A full transcript of Thursday's presidential debate between President George W. Bush and Democratic nominee John Kerry was released Wednesday, sparking criticism that the debate has been overly choreographed by the committee representing the two major parties.
The transcript, full of pre-planned quips and sound bites from both candidates, is a verbatim reflection of what the actual debate will be on Thursday night, a committee member confirmed.
The transcript, full of pre-planned quips and sound bites from both candidates, is a verbatim reflection of what the actual debate will be on Thursday night, a committee member confirmed.
“We have shared the written transcript with both President Bush and Senator Kerry and warned them to stick to the script”, said Davis Loudon of the Presidential Debate Steering Committee. “If they stray one iota, we're threatening to turn the heat in the room up to 71 degrees.”
According to the transcript, the debate will begin with opening statements by both candidates, after which Mr. Bush will turn to Mr. Kerry and ask, “Where's the beef?”
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According to the transcript, the debate will begin with opening statements by both candidates, after which Mr. Bush will turn to Mr. Kerry and ask, “Where's the beef?”
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