Once in a while a bit of reality seeps through, and into, those limited and pre-packaged ‘debates’ allowed by our large media outlets in the election campaign.

Last night’s New Hampshire Republican Debate, hosted by Fox News, is an example. Much as I would prefer not to give free advertising to or to do product placement for Rupert Murdoch, I have to admit that

1)      I watched the production;

2)      I was not surprised that viewers rated Congressman Ron Paul of Texas the ‘winner’ and that former governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee came in second; and ...   more »