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Ari Melber: The Commission’s Rules Dumb Down Presidential Debates

Over last three presidential debates, both candidates broke numerous rules set up by the debate commission, but unreleased to the public.

Press Room

October 24, 2012

Over the last three debates, both candidates broke numerous rules set up by the debate commission, but unreleased to the public. But if the debates are central to how citizens pick the president in this country, shouldn't voters at least know the rules? The Nation's Ari Melber appeared on NewsNation with Tamron Hall to talk about our dreadful debate format and how it can be fixed.

Curious over which candidate broke more debate rules? Read Ari Melber's report.

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