Moderators of presidential debates announced
In this July 28, 2020, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event in Wilmington, Del. Despite all the secrecy, the speculation and the fierce jockeying behind the scenes, presidential running mates rarely sway an election. But as the political world awaits the imminent announcement of Biden’s vice presidential pick, there is a real sense among his allies and adversaries that this decision may matter more in 2020.[AP/ Andrew Harnik]
The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates has announced the moderators for the upcoming debates between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden.
Chris Wallace of Fox News will moderate the first debate on Sept. 29 in Cleveland.
Steve Scully of C-SPAN will moderate the "town meeting" debate on Oct. 15 in Miami.
NBC’s Kristen Welker will moderate the final debate on Oct. 22 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The commission also says USA Today’s Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7 in Salt Lake City with Vice President Mike Pence and Democrat Kamala Harris.