11.   The commission was soliciting opinions regarding which of the three debate formats voters favored.

12.   The debate format also was discussed Tuesday night.

13.   The debate formats will differ.

14.   Gore headed for St. Louis on Sunday to begin preparing for the debate format.

15.   Jospin was not the only one upset by the proposed debate format.

16.   The ad may have been designed as much for reporters as voters, as Bush tries to outmaneuver Gore on debate formats and settings.

17.   Two follow-up RLC television ads use the same mock debate format to criticize the pair.

18.   Sources close to the negotiations said Labor rejected the open debate format, feeling such face-offs tend to favor the opposition candidate.