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Media Credential Applications Being Accepted for Presidential Debate on Sept. 29

Deadline is Friday, Sept. 4

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Angela Smith | 216.318.6632

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Media credential applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Presidential Debate being hosted in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept. 29. The deadline to apply for credentials is Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. Capacity will be limited to follow county, state and CDC guidelines for health, safety and social distancing.

For health and safety reasons, the indoor media filing center will be limited to seated media only (no booths or spin alley). Outdoor stand-ups will be available but limited to one position per outlet with limited crews stationed 8 feet apart.

For information on stand-ups, credentials or logistics, please visit https://debates2020media.ef-sec-cloud.org/register or send questions to media@debates.org.

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Editor’s Note: Cleveland Clinic News Service is available to provide broadcast-quality interviews and B-roll upon request.

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