[JohnKinAK]

Smart move to minimize time with the Beltway Media Elite who are just out for “gotcha sound bites” and go directly to the voting public.

[BuckeyeTexan]

Smart move to minimize time with the Beltway Media Elite who are just out for “gotcha sound bites” and go directly to the voting public.

I think it's a bold move also and rather unconventional, which I like. It's interesting how very differently Perry's similar strategy (fewer conventional debates) has been received.

Romney won't be able to copy-cat this move because he needs the conventional debate limelight to sell his shtick.

[MaxMax]

Bingo, and he's doing what the others are probably scared of trying.
That would be facing the public music. Remember the Rats trying
this when Zerocare was being forced on America?