The debates could get interesting pitting experience against charisma. Neither side should be able to score a knockout punch, but there are bound to be some really revealing blunders. Three Presidential and one VP debate have been set for Sep-Oct 2008. Third party participation is unlikely as the Commission has set a 15% polling threshold for participation. In recent years only Ross Perot could possibly have qualified. Libertarian, Green and even well know independents like Nader or Bloomberg would probably not meet this threshold.