In My Humble Opinion…

Since the entire media has already covered many aspects of the Democratic debate, here are some quick observations:

- It was disappointing to see that the CNN Express Bus replaced the view of Alumni Hall. Sunday morning viewers had a clear shot of the building, but by the afternoon that view was blocked by the giant bus.

- I feel bad for the CNN sound crew. Fahey’s mic did not work (twice) and the “back chatter” of the candidates could be heard throughout the debate. Columnists from The Politico, The Hotline, and others wrote on the topic.

- It’s disappointing to see little focus on the Biden, Dodd and Richardson. The Big Three were able to debate between each other, while the second-tier candidates were constrained. Even, Ray Buckley is complaining that NBC ’s fall debate better not follow the CNN route.

- Finally, a student from the Saint Anselm College student body should have been given the opportunity to ask a question.

- Brian “Cosmo” Lawson (’08)
New Hampshire Presidential Watch
www.nh2008.blogspot.com

From Hockey To Presidential Debates

Two weeks ago, Saint Anselm College hosted their commencement in the Thomas Sullivan Ice Arena. The arena was packed with graduates and their friends and family. As their walked across the stage it was hard to imagine the transformation the arena would undergo.

Perhaps, for students it is even harder to imagine that the place where many go to cheer on their favorite hockey teams, will now be used to stage a critical political event.

A small bit of irony in all this, is that the place where teams body check each other into boards, will now host an event in which candidates are sure to body check their opponents.

Note: It is Saint Anselm College, NOT Saint Anselm’s College.