Mediagazer: Networks Like Split-Screens in Debates, Even if the Candidates Don't (Jeremy W. Peters/New York Times)

2:50 AM ET, October 11, 2012

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Jeremy W. Peters / New York Times:

Networks Like Split-Screens in Debates, Even if the Candidates Don't — Don't scratch your ear — even if it really itches. If you have a thought you want to come back to, quickly jot down one memorable word, not an entire sentence. And remember: that camera in front of you represents 60 million sets of eyes.

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