
Originally Posted by
colossus
I do think some candidates have valid reasons for not attending debates. After all, they need to campaign in some other areas where TV debates are not very well appreciated. If they think the result of attending the debate does not equate with the effect if they campaign in some other provinces, they will definitely choose the latter.
It's not about being prepared for that debate. After all, some of them have attended it and proved to the people their stand on certain issues. They cannot neglect other things just because they have to focus on attending these debates.