Indeed for Mr. Hall, the purpose of the PDN comments section is all about publicity, not substance. All bun and no meat, if we want to use the barbecue analogy.  If a candidate cannot show their best stuff during a LWV debate, then they are clearly not ready for the more demanding world of Olympia. 

I do enjoy Donnie's partisan description of the forums. It is sad that he doesn't enjoy the real world outside the pep-rally atmosphere of a GOP fund raiser. If you are Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent (still wish Donnie would define the term GOP Independent) and wish to hear about initiatives and see candidates (not afraid to push their comfort level a bit) come to the LWL forums and participate.