[Onelifetogive]

In 2008, the GOP staffers negotiating the debates have got to lay their foot down and say NO to certain moderators like Jim Lehrer.

This is the first step to having a true non-partisan debate.

Simple solution...

Two questioners...One selected by each party. Each party select the questioner for the other candidate. THAT would be interesting!

[truecons]

"Two questioners...One selected by each party. Each party select the questioner for the other candidate. THAT would be interesting!"

That's more than interesting, it's essential. Republicans will forever be at a tactical disadvantage if we keep agreeing to liberal moderators. In all future debates at all levels, we must INSIST the moderators be balanced, and your suggestion accomplishes that. It also reduces the chances of giving the candidate the questions beforehand by half.

Lehrer's version of the Groucho Marx line:

1. Mr. Bush, have you stopped beating your wife?
2. Mr. Kerry, why has Bush not stopped beating his wife?