Too bad debating is so highly favored. Most decisions a president makes are not split second. How about having various people present questions a few days ahead of time so the candidates can think about them a bit more deeply and present a well-thought response.
Why? If their core values don't support their core convictions on most any topic, they're not prepared to be Prez.
Furthermore, like him or not, Gingrich has done what none of the other presidential candidates have done:
http://www.newt.org/contract/videos
By defining and publishing his plan, whether you agree with it or not, people know his goals and objectives. Where are the plans from Santorum, Huntsman, Paul, Bachmann, Romney, Cain and Perry?
Some people are fed up with the same old crap: