Jim Lehrer Announces First Presidential Debate Topics

HUFFINGTON POST:  The topics for the first 2012 presidential debate were announced on Wednesday by moderator Jim Lehrer…

Lehrer said the first three segments will focus on the economy. The last three segments will focus on “health care, the role of government, and governing.” …

President Barack Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will debate a total of three times in October. For the first time in 20 years, a woman was selected to moderate a presidential debate. CNN’s Candy Crowley will moderate the second presidential debate between Obama and Romney. CBS’ Bob Schieffer will moderate the third forum…  (more)

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