Your Must See TV
June 3, 2007
| 9:07 PM
There were two events tonight – a debate and a town hall meeting. The first half was a debate – a rousing, momentum filled-hour on the issues. The second-half was an hour-long discussion on policy. As to which format is better, that is for the viewers to decide. But there was a noticeable drop in energy in the second half. Was it the change in format or the commercial break? Both? Maybe it’s because the candidates were sitting down. The '08ers did become more lively toward the end but a note to future debate planners (and there are many more to come): there are definite differences between debates and town halls. You decide which makes better for live television. [EMILY GOODIN]
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