He said that Mitt should go straight at Obama, and IGNORE the moderator
We agree. Mostly ignore the moderator, give his question lip service at the end of your reply only. Say what you want to say about the subject or even slap on a new subject.
Get Obama on the ropes!
Ask Obama questions about things he has done! He will not answer them but the public will see. Like “I’ve wondered why the President chose to...”