But the debate has not turned to the needs of the industry's workers.

Increasingly, the political debate is turning into a personal contest between the two men.

The debate in Houston will turn to whether the team should use the pick or trade it.

But it was only in Hollywood that the debate turned ugly.

"We are willing to discuss but the debate is turning sour."

At times on Wednesday, the debate turned pointed and personal.

But the debate did not turn on such arguments.

"If the debate turns a little more on content, then obviously Gore is in an advantage here."

The internal debate then turned to the future, and whether intervention would change the nature of bargaining throughout the industry.

But once the owners agreed that the plant should close, the debate turned really complicated.