Is Vice President Cheney committed to debate Senator Edwards?
McClellan gives a newsworthy answer: “No.” But here’s how he says it: McCLELLAN: I think those are all part of the discussions that are going on now with the Presidential Commission on Debates, and those discussions are underway. [NO SIGN OF COMMITTMENT HERE] Obviously, you probably want to direct those questions to the campaign and they can probably update you further. [PASSING THE BUCK; THEY MAY REFER YOU ELSEWHERE IN TURN, AD INFINITUM] If I recall, in 2000 there was a vice presidential debate between Vice President Cheney and Senator Lieberman. [HISTORICAL TRIVIA; SOUNDS LIKE THE RIGHT ANSWER FOR DEMOCRACY’S SAKE (“YES”) WITHOUT GIVING ANY REAL INFORMATION] And as you heard earlier today, the President said he looks forward to a spirited and honest debate on the issues. [MIGRAINE-INDUCINGLY VAGUE] And the Vice President, as well, looks forward to a spirited discussion of the issues, and he called Senator Edwards earlier this morning and welcomed him to the race, congratulated him o
