[FairOpinion]

The "questions in advance" line is a canard. In truth, this may be the toughest debate format I've seen in recent memory. According to Weintraub, there is going to be a lot of Lincoln-Douglas back and forth under this format. In other words, the candidate cannot give a canned speech and then pass over to the next candidate.

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Thanks for the information. So who are the real cowards?

[ambrose]

The debate over debates is a time honored tradition in politics.

Arnold wanted to have just one debate for maximum exposure. It would make strategic sense for the other candidates to refuse to play along with Arnold's own strategic play.

[pogo101]

I don't think McClintock is a coward or (in fairness to those who avoid debates for reasons other than fear) a debate-ducker. He's always had an "anywhere, anytime, any format" approach to debates.

BUSTAMANTE is, however. Even with all those years immersed in debate-meant-for-TV, and decades in politics, he can't debate worth a dang. HE is the one ducking this one.