Romney Blows Off Youth Debate,No Presidential Nominee Has in 16 Years
The presidential debates may have propelled Republican nominee Mitt Romney to within striking distance of the White House, but the candidate is not fond of all debates, becoming the first major party nominee since 1996 to blow off the Presidential Youth Debate.
The non-partisan civic- and youth-engagement organization has allowed younger Americans across the country to ask the questions that matter to them to the presidential candidates. Indeed some of the questions — including one on youth unemployment — appear to be teed up for Romney to answer, but he declined to participate according to the group.
Instead, President Barack Obama's video responses have been posted to the website unanswered by the Republican side.
A Romney campaign spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. buzzfeed.com
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