The TV Zone reports that CBS has decided to drop the Democratic Debate that was scheduled for December 10th. The reason for the cancellation is blamed on the Writer’s Strike and fear that they will form picket lines around the event that Democrats will not cross.

“CBS News regrets not being able to offer the Democratic presidential debate scheduled for Dec. 10 in Los Angeles. The possibility of picket lines set up by the Writers Guild of America and the unwillingness of many candidates to cross them made it necessary to allow the candidates to make other plans.”

The Writer’s Guide responded by saying “The Writers Guild of America, East and the Writers Guild of America, West regret that the Democratic National Committee has had to cancel the December 10th Presidential Debate hosted by CBS. This was triggered by CBS’ fear that the Democratic candidates would not cross a picket line by WGA-CBS News writers or WGA Film and TV writers to participate in the debate – a concern that could have been avoided entirely if CBS would simply sit down and negotiate a fair contract for its news and entertainment employees. Instead, CBS chose to make a decision that stifles the democratic process.”

While I’m not really sure we need another Debate where all of these primary candidates can stand around avoiding giving real answers to questions (and I think the Republicans do the same thing – so don’t start a red vs. blue debate here, please), it is a shame (in my opinion) that the WGA is flexing muscle by blocking events that Writer’s wouldn’t even be involved with.