What should be the role of a presidential debate moderator?

The moderators of this year's political debates have shown sharply different styles. And the moderator of tonight's debate, Candy Crowley of CNN, has indicated that she may stray from her prescribed role as town-hall facilitator and ask follow-up questions of her own. Today's Question: What should be the role of a presidential debate moderator?

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