NEW: Presidential Debate Commission announces it will add a #MUTE button for each of the "two minute" opening remarks sections of the debate...
... but then both candidates' mics will still be open during the remaining 13 minutes of each section.
... but then both candidates' mics will still be open during the remaining 13 minutes of each section.
So, that's a little more mute button than before - but for the bulk of the final debate, a candidate who insists on talking over the other candidate's time will not be prevented from doing that under the rules, sanction or technology.
Commission:
"The only candidate whose microphone will be open during these 2-minute periods is the candidate who has the floor under the rules. For the balance.. both candidates’ microphones will be open..."
"The only candidate whose microphone will be open during these 2-minute periods is the candidate who has the floor under the rules. For the balance.. both candidates’ microphones will be open..."
Then - just for lolz? - the new Commission statement adds:
We "hope" the "candidates will be respectful of each other's time, which will advance civil discourse."
But everyone saw Pres. Trump in the first debate, so.
We "hope" the "candidates will be respectful of each other's time, which will advance civil discourse."
But everyone saw Pres. Trump in the first debate, so.
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