[fluffybear]

With tonight's debate up in the air. Does anyone know if the networks have made alternate programming arrangements?

 

[Pete K.]

Encore performances! What we called repeats back in the day.

 

[bicker1]

Maybe talking heads talking about situation.

The event, actually, isn't really "up in the air". Both candidates were invited; both candidates accepted; the event will go on as long as either candidate is present. Whether networks will carry a one-candidate debate (i.e., "town meeting") is questionable, but I suspect that some will, at least in part.

 

[say-what]

Doesn't matter to me, I planned to watch my own alternate programming anyway.

 

[fluffybear]

No longer an issue. Just announced, the debate will go on as scheduled with both candidates present

 

[Stuart Sweet]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican John McCain agreed to attend the first presidential debate Friday night even though Congress doesn't have a bailout deal, reversing an earlier decision to delay the event until Washington had taken action to address the crisis.

It's a go. No need for alternate programming.