re: 17 days until the first debate

Format: The debate will consist of six 15-minute segments, each beginning with a question posed by the moderator. Each candidate gets two minutes to answer the question. The moderator will then use the remaining time “for a deeper discussion of the topic,” according to the Commission on Presidential Debates. The topic of each segment will be announced prior to the debate.

Format: The second debate will follow a town hall style meeting format, with questions posed by undecided voters from the Miami area. Candidates will receive two minutes each to answer questions, and there will be one minute reserved for the moderator to “facilitate further discussion.”

Format: The format of the third debate will be the same as the first debate.