The point is to learn how the candidates differ on each topic, and why.

The two candidates did not differ dramatically on major issues.

The candidates differ significantly in their approaches to job creation.

Moreover, the two candidates differ on how to help former service members.

On such basic issues as housing and transportation, the candidates differ little.

The candidates differed on important issues, but the distinctions didn't much register with the public.

Retirement plans are another area in which the candidates clearly differ.

Many Democrats say the race became so personal in part because the candidates differ little on the issues.

The candidates differed on the definition of a hate crime.

The two candidates differ sharply on how they would use the office of attorney general.