Another Debate Thought

I could be wrong about this. But my recollection is that in both debates so far, there has been a question about "term limits."

And each time, it seemed like an awkward, backdoor attempt by the moderator to raise the issue of Sen. Collins airtight pledge to serve two terms and come home.

But why not just ask Collins a point-blank question about breaking her promise? Why not tackle the issue directly? You almost get the sense that these debate moderators think it would be unseemly to mention Collins' lie to her face.

If that's what has been going in, it needs to stop.

Look: Susan Collins made a blanket commitment to voters. She made a contract with them. And she's gone ahead and broken that contract.

It matters. It's salient. And asking about it isn't unseemly, partisan or anything else.

If reporters and debate moderators lack the guts to confront a public servant directly about a broken promise, they should get out of the business. And be quick about it.