Debate 1
When: October 3, 2012
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 PM EST
Where: Denver, Colorado at the University of Denver
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Jim Lehrer, PBS’ NewsHour
Topic: Domestic policy
Format: This debate will be divided into six timed segments, 15 minutes each. One half of the debate will be dedicated to the economy. The other half will be triangulated across questions about health care, the role of government, and governing. Mr. Lehrer will pose a question to introduce each segment, after which both candidates will have two minutes to respond. The remaining time will be reserved for general discussion on the topic.
Debate 2
When: October 11, 2012
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 PM EST
Where: Danville, Kentucky at Centre College
Participants: Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan
Moderator: Martha Raddatz, ABC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent
Topic: Domestic and foriegn policy
Format: This debate will be divided into nine time segments at approximately 10 minutes each. Ms. Raddatz will pose an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. The remaining time will be reserved for general discussion on the topic.
Debate 3
When: October 16, 2012
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 PM EST
Where: Hempstead, New York at Hofstra University
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Candy Crowley, CNN Chief Political Correspondent
Topic: Domestic and foreign policy
Format: This debate will be featured as a ‘town hall’ meeting, where audience members will pose questions of the candidates. Ms. Crowley will allow two minutes for their responses, plus a supplemental minute for discussion.
Debate 4
When: October 22, 2012
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 PM EST
Where: Boca Raton, Florida at Lynn University
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Bob Schieffer, Host of CBS’ Face the Nation
Topic: Foreign policy
Format: This debate will be divided into six timed segments, 15 minutes each. Mr. Schieffer will pose a question to introduce each segment, after which both candidates will have two minutes to respond. The remaining time will be reserved for general discussion on the topic.
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