I watched the May - Corbyn v Paxman 'debate' last night; Corbyn answered the audiences questions well and came across as a friendly amiable chap, most sincere and a remarkably good speaker, I was impressed - until Paxman began his bullying routine and Corbyn began to crumble under pressure when questioned on defence and security. May seemed more self assured and authoritative, if defensive about policies and her record. She stood up well to Paxman and to me, seemed the more 'statesman' like of the two.
I don't think there was much in it, Corbyn the more likable, May much more the statesman. The looser was Paxman, a sad pastiche of his former self, whose bullying manner did little to elicit more from either about their vision and policies for the future of the country, but tried desperately to pressurise them, seemingly as if he wanted them to give under pressure. It was May who weathered this the better because Paxman kept repeating the same question, to which May had a practiced answer.
Having always admired the man, I was most disappointed in Paxman, he should stick to travelogues in future. Last night may well have finished his career in current event broadcasting.