Although the Bush and Kerry camps have meticulously crafted an agreement on the rules for this year's presidential debates, the television networks broadcasting them refuse to go along with the plans.Specifically, the networks object to provisions in the agreement that place limits on their cameras, including prohibitions on shots of one candidate while the other is answering questions.
Presumably to avoid embarrassing shots of the President reading messages from Cheney on his BlackBerry or of Kerry aides applying WD-40 to his joints.
CNN.com - Networks balk at Bush-Kerry debate agreement - Sep 29, 2004
