Evan;

Interesting point!

You mean that except for major events and reelection speeches that the President should address questions? If that were the case with the present person residing at our nations highest office, I think you would soon get the impression we have the wrong person for the job! :)

Tom

>One reason I don't like republics is that you don't get to see the president debate much. In a parilmentary system a Prime Minister is out on floor of the house, debating and speaking off the cuff. You really get a sense of their polices and who they are. If you have to craft and win support for bills, there is little time for black and white politics.