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.
Ok, sheesh, relax. I never said he didn't violate the rules.....