Keith Olbermann on Moderating Presidential Debates: 'You Can't Win'

During Facebook Live chat, Olbermann recalled his experience at Soldier Field in 2007.

During a Facebook Live chat today, GQ special correspondent Keith Olbermann hinted that hosting a presidential election or primary debate is much like hosting the Oscars. The nature of the job is bigger than any individual’s talents, and ultimately, a large chunk of the audience will be displeased. As is the case with Lester Holt following Monday’s Hofstra University event.

Joining Olbermann for the lunchtime half-hour discussion was GQ editor in chief Jim Nelson. Or, as Olbermann comically introduced him, “the latest in a long series of my bosses.”

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