This is the key.
The "debates" have been turned into the political equivalent of Survivor.
The lamestream media has become the Democrat's Super PAC. (Yes, I know I'm not the first to use this analogy).
They think it's their job to tear down the Republicans, while throwing softball questions at the Democrats.
Take that power away from them, and they fade into irrelevancy.
Where the debates are broadcast is not the problem. Giving network control over who moderates the debates is the problem.
The moderators are the problem with the debates as they are all reporters / columnists / opinion givers for the associated broadcaster and they are all Democrat supporters.
If the networks agreed to air the debate and the RNC got to say “ok, Mark Levin hosts this one, Rich Lowry hosts the next one etc..” the debates would be just fine.
And, frankly this is why Trump does fairly well. He knows how THAT game is played!
BUT, so does the rest of the entertainment educated voters. All the voting reality TV shows has solidified this arena format. Consider that idea for a moment. All the reality shows that allow viewers to vote for their favorite dancer, singer, etc. Also has an effect on the voter come election time. They are now experienced in voting for their 'favorite,' even if they are not the best choice. The judges equate to the GOP-e or Dem-e in making sure only the best get to the top.
The problem with that analogy is the elites are not picking the best either. So we're ending up with McCains or Romneys or worse the other party is playing to the rock star mentality of the ill-informed voter with the likes of 0bama.
The problem isn't just the media, it is the uneducated public who has fallen victim to these elite schemes. The educated public outcry, coupled with the real candidates who really care about our country is finally matriculating up to be heard.
Many here may disagree, but I'd take a debate hosted by Glenn Beck TV, The Blaze or whatever it is. Maybe not Glenn Beck as a moderator, more the host, but letting his network pick or invite moderators.
A move such as this would really put the MSM on notice and Beck could run one of his 'free' for the night campaigns over the internet. Why free? Because if Beck cares as much as he claims a debate hosted by him would/should produce valuable insights into the Republican party. Not just the conservative base.
It would also send the message to the MSM, We the People, aren't buying your propaganda anymore.
Bush will fight hard to retain the TV venue. The Conservatives need to simply refuse to participate and make their own arrangements for Internet debates.
Internet-only broadcast of the debates - brilliant.