A look at why politicians often avoid answering questions Ian Price October 11, 2018 1 minute read Have you ever noticed how often political candidates do not answer a question during a debate or forum? There’s a reason behind that as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Police: Roanoke man hospitalized with multiple gunshot woundsNext: Flash Flood Warning issued for Roanoke, Salem Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026