Stay updated with breaking news from Pa box. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
things were decided differently for the first. nbc reportedly drew names from two boxes, the kwam pain representatives were there then things went behind closed doors. executives reportedly decided which group would debate on the first night and which on the second. nbc told campaign officials they wanted to maximize viewership. the dnc criticized it. >> what the dnc wanted was more randomization, transparency, we were very clear. >> cnn drew the lineup on air, mixing up cards with candidates' names, placing them p a box and different camera angles as hosts picked out names one by one. the third debate has tougher qualifications than this one, for some candidates the second debate is a last chance to make their name and champ in the polls. remember this moment with senator harris and former vladimir putin biden in the first debate. >> i -- former v.p. biden