Presidential debates

I like how Jim Lehrer is handling this event tonight, trying to get the candidates to answer his questions, even though for the most part they are focused on getting their talking points in.

Both of these two are on the record with many votes, John McCain especially, of course. Barack Obama's record is shorter, but still useful. It seems to me that a lot of their claims and counter-claims should be subject to checking. I'm surprised they haven't been more specific about their votes or bills, or the opponent's. I would find that persuasive, rather than the general claims, "I did this," "You believe that."