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Democratic National Committee nixes audience for Phoenix debate over coronavirus concerns

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  1. shiruken
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    There shouldn't be audiences at debates anyways. The inability of the hosts and moderators to prevent the audience from reacting to the candidates' comments/jokes/fights distorts the viewer's...

    There shouldn't be audiences at debates anyways. The inability of the hosts and moderators to prevent the audience from reacting to the candidates' comments/jokes/fights distorts the viewer's experience. See: The Bloomberg supporters who were booing everyone during the last debate.

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  2. skybrian
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    From the article: [...] [...]

    From the article:

    The Democratic National Committee said Sunday's debate between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in Phoenix will be held without an audience over concerns about the spreading coronavirus.

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    "The DNC has been in regular communication with local health officials and the [Phoenix mayor's] office, which advised that we could proceed as planned," Hinojosa said. "Nevertheless, our No. 1 priority has and will continue to be the safety of our staff, campaigns, Arizonans and all those involved in the debate."

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    Both Biden and Sanders canceled rallies scheduled for Tuesday night in Ohio because of the virus. Both campaigns said the status of future events will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

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