[Orion78]

I think it's too early to say he cheated, (brought notes to help him on the debate), but I think it is very fair to say he broke the rules.

[Jeff Head]

If he brought anything tangible to the debate with him, he knowingly violated the rules...that's cheating.

It's just the nature of the cheat that's in question now.

[rwfromkansas]

This is my position, Orion.

It doesn't matter one whit WHAT he brought with him.

Bringing any paper or pen in addition to what he requested to be placed at the podium by the debate folks was AGAINST THE RULES.

Clear as a bell against the rules. Did he cheat? Probably, but it may have just been a blank notecard. It STILL VIOLATED THE RULES.