Holt appeared to approach his role mostly as a facilitator of debate and discussion, disappearing from the screen for lengthy periods of time after asking a question.
Just how much fact-checking should a debate moderator do? The campaigns have put Holt, the NBC News anchor, under a lot of pressure before the debate.
The best of the worst.
In swing states across the country, Trump’s biggest fans are getting ready to hold their noses and begrudgingly support incumbent GOP senators.
"Our local police, they know a lot of who these people are. They are afraid to do anything about it because they don't want to be accused of profiling..."
"In order to be on the ballot in South Carolina, you actually have to pledge your support to the nominee, no matter who that person is. So what's the penalty for that?" Priebus said on CBS News's Face the Nation.
"Take their guns away, she doesn't want guns. Take their— and let's see what happens to her."
A new poll of adults aged 18 to 34 who live in swing states shows Clinton has made slight gains with younger voters — but still hasn't fully won over Sanders' supporters.
"She continues to remain healthy and fit to serve as president of the United States," said Clinton's personal physician.
"Matt did a tremendous job."
A manifesto for Donald J. Trump.
Staffers across the major networks have reservations about their role in Trump's rise.
He's a maniac, maaaaniac on the flooor. And he's dancing like he's never danced before.
Broaddrick says the treatment of sexual assault accusations has "changed tremendously."
Donald Trump is "directly opposed to the freedoms of our employees in the United States and around the world," CEO Jonah Peretti wrote.
Governors in 31 states have all said they will stop or otherwise oppose accepting additional Syrian refugees in their states at this time.
Michael Bolton's greatest hits.
"We established there was not [anything new], and decided not to pursue it any further," an NBC spokesperson said.
"Goodbye. Leave. Thank you!"