Overall she probably draws ten times as many viewers as she alienates.
Not the point. It's not about viewers or at least shouldn't be. I don't know how we got news personalities moderating these debates but it's a HUGE mistake.
Definition of debate: a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
It is not a criminal trial! The moderators should not be allowed to cross-examine the candidates. They're being allowed to prosecute specific candidates, use the time before a national audience to manipulate the election, sway voters. I'm really pissed about this.