The Big Question Now: Will Democratic Primary Be Organized?

[Jim Lane]

7. She might want that but I don't think she'll get it.

The real problem is that she won't need to.

Questions in advance? Come on, anyone who's been following the campaign and who has half a brain could write out a list of a couple dozen questions from which the actual debate questions will come. Clinton, like every other candidate, will be ready with canned answers.

Our classic candidate "debate" format has some value in presenting the candidates to voters, but these aren't really debates. They've been more accurately described as joint press conferences. I'd like to see genuine debates, in which the candidates spar more with each other and can ask each other questions.