Comments by "gary K" (@garyK.45ACP) on "RNC signals a withdrawal from presidential debates citing favoritism towards Dems: NY Times" video.

  1. I don't blame them. Under current procedures, and the current political situation, Republicans have nothing to gain. The best way to do Presidential candidate debates would be to have a series of debates on particular issues, ONE issue per debate and allow each candidate 30-45 minutes to discuss their plans on that issue. Then each candidate can have a 15 minute rebuttal period. No "moderator" per se. OR If we continue with the current format, then each candidate gets to pick a "questioner" to ask questions of his opponent and the candidates have NO SAY on who the other candidate picks to ask questions. The questioner could be ANYONE, not just a media talking head. In fact, it would be better to have knowledgeable questioners, rather than media talking heads. For example, the Republican candidate could choose former Congressman Trey Gowdy, or Senator Ted Cruz. Again, the debates should focus on ONE issue per debate. An aggregated average of 4 surveys (2 pollsters chosen by each candidate) could determine the top 5 issues voters are concerned with and have 5 debates.
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