Advance Notice of Questions Asked

[Nictuku]

I'm curious to see what others think about this, but the thought just occurred to me that it was kind of ridiculous for the Press (and Public) to deny any advance notice of the questions that will be asked.

Here is why I think that:

It forces the candidate to play the guessing game of gotcha questions. I understand the need to determine if a candidate is 'quick on the spot' (while on camera in front of millions of Americans), however, that is not really how REAL on the spot decisions are made.

A President has a Team, who make sure s/he gets the information needed to make such decisions. It allows for THOUGHTFUL answers. I think that is Important.

There is also a place to see how the Candidate performs with his/her Constituents. I think that is what Town Halls are for.

But for the Major Networks, when doing interviews I think that the Candidate should be allowed more than 1 second to Answer (certain questions, that could be Major Policy). If the Candidate could Focus on that kind of thing (vs "What do you think about what your opponent said) - I think we would have a better dialogue.

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts about this thought of mine.

Maluhia (Peace)

[Tree Lady]

1. And notice they only do this to dems

because Trump won't do anything that doesn't give him the questions.

[TwilightZone]

3. Not always true. His Bloomberg interview today was proof to the contrary.

He clearly wasn't ready for the questions. I'm surprised he even agreed to it.

[Tree Lady]

6. Maybe he assumed they would go easy

must have thought they were on "his side"

[Groundhawg]

2. It can show how well a candidate can think on their feet.

[Nictuku]

4. All Good Answers

Just something to think about.

[WarGamer]

5. I don't want to hear pre-rehearsed lines.

I want politicians to give answers from their gut, from their intellect... (or in the case of Trump, lack of intellect)