A recently posted article on Politico.com introduced a very interesting piece about a recent television appearance for Barack Obama. The article, entitled, "Obama Stops The Clock on Fox" talks about an appearance Obama finally made on Fox News Sunday, after 772 days.
I'll be the first to admit that I was unaware of this injustice experienced by the unbias, ethical folks over at Fox News (Being a New Yorker, I'm very sarcastic). Before getting past the first few sentences I was impressed with the Senator's resilience and eventual bravery in appearing. This is the same right-wing network that employs Bill O' Reilly. Critics say candidates need to stand before the firing squad, but why should Obama subject himself to bias exposure.
The article continues by saying that the appearance was quite civil. For one, I think that Obama has proven to be a worthy adversary and now both sides realize the importance of this election. With that being said, I'm surprised but happy that the experience was civil. Chris Wallace asked the obvious controversial questions, but that is to be expected. Obama was convicted in his beliefs but also respecting of the Republican Party.
What do you guys think of his appearance on the show? Do you think he should have kept his ground and not participated? Why did he appear now?
These are interesting questions and start the thought about the general election (If Obama is to win).
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I think that he should have gone on the show. If he is about uniting the country, then it would require him to talk to all types of people in the country. By going on the program, he shows that he thinks he is a serious candidate, as well.
It was definitely the right decision to go on the show. If he refused, it would just show that he is fearful of being asked tough questions, but instead showed that he is brave enough to take on a challenge.
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