[truthkeeper]

First of all, there is absolutely zero chance that Obama would agree to the debate format which Newt pretends he could somehow force the sitting president to accept

Since I've been saying this myself for weeks, I have to agree.

The Boy King will only accept "townhall" forums, dontcha know. And probably only one at that.

[WestSylvanian]

You are absolutely correct. Newt can call for debates until the cows come home and Obama will simply say no, I’m too busy being president. There goes Newt’s only advantage. He certainly can’t claim a pleasant, cheerful personality or great managerial skills or the solid backing of former colleagues. His pugnacious personality appeals to red meat conservatives but maybe less so to independents and disaffected Democrats who we’ll need to attract if we want to win. Then there’s all that baggage and his age. If Romney must release tax records, then Newt should release his medical records—all of them.

[RC one]

Obama will have to face Newt in a debate, he can’t avoid it. It’s destiny.