I can't imagine this happening, but if Bush skips Debate #2, Kerry could use the "empty chair" angle very effectively.
Dave Thomas, our pathetic excuse in Colorado for a Dem candidate against Beauprez, chickened out of a televised debate against Beauprez and some 3rd party candidate. This astoundingly unwise move probably sealed his fate. Those who watched the debate saw the spectacle of Thomas' empty chair, as Beauprez prattled on. If only we'd had a candidate with courage OR political intelligence (either one)!
RoveCheney cannot possibly be ignorant enough to have the Chimp skip #2. So, is the Republican RoveCheney Borg simply trying to get the "base" to accuse the SCLM of setting up unfair rules? Or is the Borg relying on October surprises? (Cheney heart trouble after VP debate, replaced by McCainguliani)?