Here’re the highlights of Pat and Roy’s first debate:

Pat: I’m against Mental Health addiction.

Roy: My mom taught me to love education.

Roy again: Pat doesn’t do enough about mental health.

Pat: The way Roy ran the crime lab when I was Mayor was a disaster.

Pat again: Roy was part of the Good Ole Boy system.

Roy: The Charlotte toll road builders hired Pat’s campaign staff.

Roy: I support the teaching fellows program.

Pat: I have a North Carolina teachers degree.

Lifting both hands above the podium, clenching his fists, Pat said: I implemented the skills test.

Roy: Pat taxed funerals.

Moderator: It’s time for closing statements.

Pat: This is a great state.

Roy: I agree.

I thought, That wasn’t exactly a clash of titans.