Anyone watching the Civil Forum?
 

can anyone tell me why they're using this format? Why is it not a debate!?

I liked the format. I could clearly hear their views without them trying to one-up each other or bicker.

McCain sounded very solid.

yeah you're right. I was just disapointed at first, but it was actually pretty good. I thought McCain said too many things that he'd said before, but overall I thought he looked stronger. the commentators didn't seem to agree however.

Of course they didn't, that would go against their goal :)