1. Put each candidate in a soundproof booth so they can’t hear each other.The only other person in the booth is a representative of the other party to make sure that there is no outside communication and to verify that the candidate hears the proper question.
2. Have two moderators, one appointed by each candidate. The Republican will ask the democrat questions and the democrat will ask the Republican questions.
3. Have a total of 9 questions.
The first 3 questions are KNOWN to both candidates and they are allowed to have a prepared/practiced answer. This will keep the debate focused.
Each candidate will then answer 3 questions submitted by the other candidate’s team that are not published or known in advance, asked to each candidate asked in alternating rotation. (1 to democrat then 1 to republican, then back to the democrat and back to the republican)
Each question is limited to 15 words long with no “Double barreling” allowed. (i.e. how would respond to the double threat of X & Y) The candidate should repeat the question before answering to show they understood it and then say start time. They have 4 minutes from the time they say “start”
4. Moderators may only ask questions, no followup, no rebuttal. no interrupting, attempted fact checking, or challenging. Let the candidate speak for themselves, by themselves.
5.If a candidate goes over their allotted time the mic is cut off and the other candidate is asked the next question.
6. Each candidate is then given 3 minutes closing.
7. Candidates may have a bottle of water/soda, or cup of coffee/tea if they desire but there will be no bathroom brakes.
This would take about 2 hours if I’ve timed it right.
... bathroom breaks.
Fixed it.
Made me think, is he saying they had spicy Taco's for lunch? LOL