Thankless Task: Debate Moderators Are Targets for Criticism
In a close presidential campaign, debate moderators get hammered from both sides, whether they deserve it or not. Full report …
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Jim Lehrer: No Regrets for Debate Moderating
Jim Lehrer said Monday that he accomplished precisely what he wanted to while moderating the first presidential debate: get Mitt Romney and Barack Obama talking to each other.
Amid Criticism, Jim Lehrer Explains Role of Debate Moderator
Amid criticism, Jim Lehrer issued a statement Thursday defending his performance as moderator of Wednesday’s presidential debate. Details …
Tough Reviews for Jim Lehrer as Debate Moderator
Jim Lehrer may be regretting his decision to come out of semi-retirement and moderate his 12th presidential debate.
CNN’s Candy Crowley First Female to Moderate Presidential Debate in Two Decades
For the first time in two decades, a woman has been tapped to moderate a presidential debate. CNN’s Candy Crowley will moderate one of three October debates between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday.
PBS Anchor Jim Lehrer to Retire
NEW YORK – Jim Lehrer says he’s retiring as a regular anchor of PBS’ “NewsHour” broadcast after 35 years. After 52 years in journalism, Lehrer said Thursday that “there comes… More
