Silent Jim gets one last turn
Posted: October 8, 2012 at 4:19 a.m.
Debate moderator Jim Lehrer may have achieved by default in Wednesday night’s presidential debate what political aficionados have said they have long wanted—an unfettered debate in which two candidates stood on stage alone.
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Editorial, Pages 12 on 10/08/2012
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I disagree. I don't know how you could have had a more productive debate. I give Lehrer kudos for keeping a low profile and for not trying to show how smart and involved he is, as many other moderators have done in the past. I don't hear the Romney camp complaining about the extra 4 minutes for Obama. Why is it such a big deal for Mr. Rainey?
Posted by: RDodger
October 8, 2012 at 10:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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