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Millions will watch the debate around the world, but only 200 people will be inside the Nashville college arena and one of those will be controlling the mute button.
A representative of the Commission on Presidential Debates — not the moderator — will ensure each candidate has two full minutes uninterrupted to deliver opening answers to six major topics, according to debate commission chair Frank Fahrenkopf. A member of the Trump and Biden campaigns is expected to monitor the person who controls the mute button backstage. The button will not be used beyond the first four minutes of each topic.
The mute button is among a handful of changes implemented by the nonpartisan debate commission to help ensure a better sense of safety and order following the raucous opening debate 23 days ago.Trump and Biden were be separated on stage by plexiglass barriers because of the COVID-19 risk — despite objections from the Trump campaign. However, those barriers have now been removed. Additionally, any audience member who refuses to wear a mask will be removed.
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