[bigbob]

I predict a dozen podiums at the first primary debate. Divide and conquer.

[TomGuy]

That will allow each one 15 seconds for a response, until the lightning round where a show of hands will be the venue.

In other words, the early debates will be relatively useless in revealing much about the wannabes.

[tennmountainman]

Yep. It worked the last time.
Unless the clans unite behind one, the outcome will be the same.