Question of the day: Was it unfair for the debate commission to deny Obama use of a teleprompter?
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**Written by Doug Powers
It’s a tradition that’s been a staple in presidential contests going back to the Lincoln/Douglas debates:
But for some reason this year the Commission on Presidential Debates disallowed the use of teleprompters at the debates — President Obama hardest hit.
Obama supporters were asked if this was unfair:
In addition to allowing teleprompters, a frustrated Chris Matthews is lobbying the debate commission to include “50/50″ and “phone-a-friend” options as well.
Related update: President Obama is being sent to debate camp next week.
(h/t Ace of Spades)
**Written by Doug Powers
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