09-19-2012, 06:51 PM
The topics for the first 2012 presidential debate were announced on Wednesday by moderator Jim Lehrer.
Lehrer, who has moderated a total of 11 debates, made the announcement through the Commission on Presidential Debates. The 90-minute October 3rd debate will be divided into six 15-minute segments.
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."
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