I still question this bipartisan committee for the debate. Why have it in one of the states of the candidates? They had 55 others to choose from.
Initially thought the same thing... But think about this... There was probably higher viewership in VA, as people know the debate is in their state.... and what did voters in a swing state see? A very, very impressive performance by Mike Pence, and an embarrassing representative of their state. May end up causing a moderate swing of votes toward Mr. Trump