And we have witnessed debates where the moderators clearly worked hard to craft gotcha questions, highlighting instances when a politician once said X, but later said Y, and now seems to be saying Z.
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“For the moderator to let lies that come out of his mouth at this debate to go unchallenged would give Donald Trump an unfair advantage”.
During an interview on “Morning Joe” earlier this month, Cuban said he would love to moderate one of the debates because he would “crush” Trump. The co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, Republican Frank Fahrenkopf, doesn’t think so.
Debate moderator Lester Holt, news anchor for NBC, said his questions will focus on the three topics of “America’s direction, achieving prosperity and securing America”.
News 12 Long Island and News12.com will bring you special coverage of the first presidential debate, which takes place on Monday, Sept. 26.
The candidates will stand at podiums.
Fahrenkopf says the commission solved the problem by building what he called “a pitcher’s mound” behind the Dukakis podium.
Sometimes debates are campaign turning points. I mean, they are all Democrats. “I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience”.
Will there be any such memorable moments on Monday?
Debates can also provide lasting images that can reinforce perceptions of a candidate.
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Millions of viewers are also expected to watch online as many websites and social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, will offer free video streaming of the event.
