[Jedi Master Pikachu]

That seems a good idea. Each debate, one major question (Iraq/Afghanistan, abortion, illegal aliens, economy, etc.).

[DakotaRed]

Equally important to me, would be an “off the cuff” answer so we can determine if they really have an understanding of the issue or if they are merely reciting what a staffer wrote for them.

We just might discover that some thought to be quite versed actually aren't, while some who ramble on a bit actually understand the true complexity of certain issues.

Canned questions with canned answers don't really give us true insight into who would best lead.