The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has announced the schedule and formats for the 2012 Presidential Debates.  The debates will be held on the following dates:

• October 3, 2012: First presidential debate (University of Denver, Denver, CO)
• October 11, 2012: Vice presidential debate (Centre College, Danville, KY)
• October 16, 2012: Second presidential debate (Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY)
• October 22, 2012: Third presidential debate (Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL)

All debates will be held from 9:00 – 10:30 pm Eastern Time. Additional information can be found on the CPD’s debate format announcement.