They are planning a Republican “debate” in January, perhaps they will also prepost the questions for that debate, (but somehow I doubt they will). At least in this case we have a chance to see the raw questions they are considering, and then choosing from. The choices they make will tell the story.
Give each candidate 5 minutes. Make them answer any one of the following questions. Feel free to subside Illegal Immigration, Taxes, Federal Spending, Social Security Reform, Health Care or any other REAL issue (as opposed to phony ones like Gays in the Military) in place of Energy Policy.
Candidate X, as you know oil prices are sky rocketing. The American people will face a serious problem in the coming years paying for the energy they use. Tell us what YOU plan to do as President to achieve Energy Independence for the USA?
Do not in any way refer to either the current Administration or any of you opponents in your answer. Tell us what YOU would do as President to address the issue.
Be warned, If you fail to actually answer the question and instead try to duck the issue by making a meaningless campaign speech, your microphone will be turned off an we will add you time to one of your opponents.