When Is the Presidential Debate?

Updated below. After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred during last week's Vice Presidential Debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney's second debate: a town hall event focusing on foreign and domestic policy.

The second presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 8 p.m Central on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day.

Join the Minnesota Patch presidential debate live chat starting at 7:30 p.m. Central.

AOL will provide a live stream of the debate.

TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol.

Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL.

Where Will You Watch the Debate in the Fridley Area?: Leave a comment below.

Update: There's a North Metro Debate Watch Party and Phone Bank for Obama supporters at the campaign's Coon Rapids field office, 9696 University Ave. NW.

Full info on Tuesday night's debate, as well as the schedule for the final debate, both of which are presented by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD):

October 16, 2012

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According to the CPD, "The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization."

October 22, 2012

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According to the CPD, "The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy."