With the popularity of the Democratic YouTube Debate a few weeks ago and the soon-to-come Republican YouTube Debate, a number of other popular websites on the national internets have decided to get in on the act and hold debates of their own. We continue our preview of these upcoming presidential shout-offs with a look at the latest debate, sponsored by Weather.com.
Format
No questions. Instead, a panel of voters chosen from across the country will give candidates their zip codes. Candidate must then give an hour-by-hour weekend weather forecast while wearing a poncho. Regardless of forecast, panelist will stay inside to watch golf on Saturday.
The electorate watching online will have the option of putting the “candidate in motion.” They may watch just the clouds and candidate, clouds only, candidate only or none.
Post-debate analysts may only describe candidates debate performance using weather terms ranging from Hurricane Doukakis (lowest) to Mostly Kennedy (highest).
Moderator: Al Roker.
Debate forecast
The Democrats
Mike Gravel:
Redfines the term "Tropical Depression."
John Edwards:
Vice Presidential drizzle.
Barack Obama:
Dense bandwagon advisory.
Hillary Clinton:
Early frost.
Bill Richardson
Warm, Southwesterly winds with increasing hot air.
The Republicans
Rudy Giuliani:
Excessive ex-wife watch.
Fred Thompson:
80 percent chance of jowls.
Ron Paul:
Low pressure system.
John McCain:
High Winds and heavy rains delay Straight Talk Express.
Mitt Romney:
Shifting winds.
