Presidential debate details announced

By Richard K. Barry

For all you political junkies out there, the Commission on Presidential Debates has announced details for the 2012 presidential and vice presidential debates, each of which will be 90 minutes long. Moderators will be chosen in August.

Politico posted the following information:

First presidential debate: October 3, University of Denver, Colorado: Domestic issues, questions selected by moderator.

Vice presidential debate: October 11, Centre College, Danville, Kentucky: Domestic and foreign issues, questions selected by moderator.

Second presidential debate: October 16, Hofstra University, Hampstead, N.Y.: Town-hall meeting format with questions from undecided voters.

Third presidential debate: October 22, Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida: Foreign issues, questions selected by moderator.

(Cross-posted at Lippmann's Ghost.)