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MSNBC announced this morning they will be airing a Republican presidential debate from the University of Northern Iowa one year before the general election, Tuesday, Nov. 6. (Election Day is Nov. 4, 2008; the Tuesday after the first Monday in November). The debate will air from 9 to 11pm ET from UNI’s Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. MSNBC.com will also stream the debate.
MSNBC TO TELECAST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa and SECAUCUS, N.J. – October 4, 2007 – MSNBC will telecast a Republican presidential candidates debate live from the University of Northern Iowa on Nov. 6, 2007, university and network officials announced today. The debate will air from 9-11 p.m. ET from the university’s Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. MSNBC.com will also stream the debate live. This debate, which was originally announced last February, was originally slated to take place at Iowa State University.
“As the political season heats up, Iowa is the place to be and we’re excited to partner with UNI to provide this important forum for the candidates,” said Phil Griffin, Senior Vice President, NBC News, and Executive in Charge of MSNBC.
“We’re thrilled to team with NBC News and MSNBC to host the debate,” said Benjamin Allen, UNI President. “This is a unique opportunity for a public comprehensive university like UNI to showcase itself before a national audience.”
Phil Alongi is executive producer, NBC News Specials.