Debates: “Special Software” Lets NBC Ensure Equal Time For Candidates

“Special software designed” by NBC “will keep track of how long each candidate gets on the air to ensure equal time” in tonight’s Democratic debate, the AP says.

“That’s just about 11 minutes per candidate. Long shots like former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel and Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich would get just as much time to explain their views as their better-known rivals.”

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