You're making my point for me.
Why do you think democrats would NEVER debate in front of Rush and Hannity? Do you think Rush is incapable of pretending to be "objective"? He would be better at that than George Stephanopoulos... all our guys would be able to 'do the deception' - at least as well as - if not better than - liberals do it. You've stopped seeing what liberal (so called) journalist do as a lie - you're so used to it.
Also democrats could have all the "fun and advantages' you speak of - knowing they would get the hardballs. According to you they should be thrilled with such an opportunity. With that logic, I have to ask the obvious - what alternate world are you living in?
Except that we are used to getting the hardballs.
The democrats have never had that experience. They would be flummoxed and tongue-tied and shown to be the idiots they are.
Besides Newt is smarter than any of them.
But you miss my main point. Our guys in debate should just ignore the gotcha questions from the MSM. There is no law saying we have to answer their questions.
All Newt has to do is take command of the stage, bypass the inquisitors, and vet Obama in front of millions.