Possible format for making presidential debates ‘enlightening’
7/2/2020, 6 p.m.
In the upcoming presidential debates, two changes for at least one debate would give the voters a chance to see something entirely different than the same old, same old we have become used to.
In one debate, there should be a soundproof, sightproof booth where the candidate who is not answering the question waits while the other candidate answers a question. When the answer is complete, the two candidates then would switch places.
During the first half hour, each candidate would get the exact same questions. In the second half hour, each would be given questions apropos to the candidate’s stance on issues.
Because any new president takes an oath of office swearing “to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution,” the third half hour of the candidate debate should have questions requiring knowledge, understanding and application of the U.S. Constitution. For instance, “How has the 14th Amendment affected your stance on immigrants who cross the border illegally?”
The answers should be enlightening.
RANDY WRIGHT
Richmond
