Do you agree or disagree with Steve Shurtleff, former Democratic speaker of the NH House of Representatives?

[SolitarySolace]

"The President of the United States has to be able to be on their toes all the time and answer questions. It's so obvious she's been avoiding the one-on-one interviews, and the voters deserve better." - Steve Shurtleff, former Democratic speaker of the NH
House of Representatives

Agree

Disagree

[exitseven]

You have to be able to have a good grasp of the issues so you can make good decisions and have meaningful negotiations. Only one of the candidates fits that description

[DrPepper12]

He never says anything! He's unintelligible! He's vague! He deflects, obfuscates, bullies and ignores. His 3rd grade syntax and megalomania prevent rational expression. How can you not see this? Just read ONE transcript of a "speech" and tell me he's sane!!

[exitseven]

@DrPepper12 Trump talks in plainspeak so everyone can understand his policies. His common sense approach to the economy is a lot better than standing up in front of the country and saying your solution to the poor economy is to create a, "Opportunity Economy" and then failing to explain what that is.

[DrPepper12]

This was alas foreseen July 26, 1920...

"As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and a complete narcissistic moron."
H. L. Menken

[exitseven]

@DrPepper12 hecis right, we need to fix it

[RowdyYates]

Biden got 17,000,000 votes, and Kamala got 0 votes. It seems the Democrat party has abandoned democracy.

[RowdyYates]

Thanks for the MHO

[WhiteSteve]

She could never give a single interview and it would still be a better option than the guy who fomented Jan 6th and just the entire concept of election denialism, “fake news”, etc, that is absolutely poisoning the well of American intelligence. That needs to be stopped dead in its tracks, nothing is of higher priority right now.

[MisterWack]

She took the 60 Minute Interview as Trump dropped out. Answer is simple, Trump doesn’t want to be compared to Harris especially on the fact checking front. Viewers would both get a QR Code with real time fact checks (a little delayed) as they watch the candidates respond to questions. Harris’ interview will be in the same format though Trump dropping out of the 2nd debate with Harris & dropping out of this interview showcases the hypocrisy here.

Kamala Harris is tough on crime as we’ve seen with Right Wing coverage claiming she is too tough on crime to be President even though a few months ago they said she was too soft. Then you have them claim she doesn’t have policy though at her rallies & interviews & public forums she’s made clear his policies also achievements while Trump is acting like TARIFFS are a magical policy that magically makes all things bad go away in the wind….. Trump is holding the hammer of TARIFF when everything looks like a nail and he’ll whack whack whack till it is gone.

Trump falsely claims he won’t get us into major world conflicts however promises to send fire & fury to Iran with missiles (sounds like a declaration of war) AND wants to invade Mexico to go after the drug cartels even if it leads to innocent civilian deaths (he said 1-2 years ago).

Trump wants to punish those who criticize the government and his SCOTUS Justice Picks. Also wants SNL to be shut down which goes against Freedom of Press which is in the US Constitution as one of the original Amendments.

As a former Trump supporter, this guy is nuts and you have right wing think tanks trying to paint him as “normal”.

[MisterWack]

Now let’s talk about Kamala Harris’ record: Chips And Science Act for Technology Based Manufacturing Jobs (Microchips To Out Compete China), Pact Act for Millions of Veterans to receive the benefits they deserve for putting their life on the line every day for our freedoms, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Helps rebuild our Infrastructure), and so much more.

Tax breaks (taxes decreased under Tim Walz), Child Tax Credit (increased under Tim Walz), 15 week Paid Parental leave for Amazon Warehouse Workers, Hospital & Nursing Home Staff, and School Faculty, Increasing Minimum Wage, etc.(all Under Tim Walz)

In 2026 drug costs for Diabetics & millions of Americans struggling to get by are getting a huge price reduction. The deal reached with prescription drug companies to save Americans a total of $6 billion in drug costs alone thanks to the Democratic Party.

Trump cut 200+ Environmental Rules during his presidency and couldn’t succeed at anything with a bigger Republican majority than Democrats had 2021 yet Democrats got more done than these rambling old drunk psychopath.

[DrPepper12]

It's "gotcha" journalism and really does not inform but entertains.

MANY people are HORRIFIC at job interviews and often the interview skills have NOTHING to do with the eventual job.

Now, POTUS MUST be accessable and at times extemporaneous. Not her strong suit obviously but it's one SMALL public part of the job. Id rather have no Harris interviews than the firehouse of lies, hate, threats and fear from Trump.

[Anonymous]

It is hard to disagree, this is the defining feature of the executive branch be it local, state, or federal. Your job is to be on your game 24/7 to deal with the day to day issues when they happen.

A legislator who is both identifiable and occasionally unable to make good choices can simply decide their vote when they are. An executive does not have that option. They have to get up and deal with the issue on the time table of the enemy when it happens. An enemy that will go out of their way to exploit your bad days.

[Red_Arrow]

Obviously he has joined the Trump team. Harris beat him so badly at the debate that he could not even face her. And the moderators fact checking found he was lying on most everything. And I cannot think of a worse president than her opponent.

[Avicenna]

Harris hasn't been vetted and has a lot to hide. After the way Tulsi Gabbard exposed her back in 2019, I'm not surprised she is ducking everyone.

[AviatorTom]

I would seriously question anyone who avoids answering questions, and I would have serious doubts about what someone like that would do when handed the nuclear football and have to decide, on the spot, to push the button or not.

[RavVid]

I think you Americans do indeed deserve better.

When the auto prompter froze it was awkward. 32 days... 32 days... just 32 days... only 32 days

[strateguy632]

Kamala showed again , adding more and more reasons and indicated she unfit.

[WhitneySnow]

Why is he the former speaker? Was he voted out of office?

[beefcakebradybatson]

Yes, but she's letting Trump and Vance bury themselves further. Nice going, Madam Vice President !!!

[gatixek710]

agree