How about they each take an hour and talk about their policies and beliefs, and answer (the same) set of questions submitted by hosts or a bipartisan committee. The other person doesn't even have to be there. Then each candidate can respond to their talk, just like the opposing party does after the State of the Union speech.

This approach should encourage each candidate to focus on issues rather than insults. I hope.

How about they each take an hour and talk about their policies and beliefs, and answer (the same) set of questions submitted by hosts or a bipartisan committee. The other person doesn't even have to be there. Then each candidate can respond to their talk, just like the opposing party does after the Sta of the Union speech.

This approach should encourage each candidate to focus on issues rather than insults. I hope.