US presidential debate viewing figures down slightly

An estimated 65.6 million people watched President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney face off in their contentious second presidential debate.

US presidential debate viewing figures down slightly
Thu, 18 Oct, 2012 - 09:55

An estimated 65.6 million people watched President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney face off in their contentious second presidential debate.

The Nielsen company said that was down slightly from the 67 million viewers for the candidates' first debate a week ago.

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