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In moderating tonight's first general election debate of 2012, can longtime PBS star Jim Lehrer be fair to a candidate who wants to zero out the subsidy for PBS The presidential debate Wednesday will be a little different from past debates, with moderator Jim Lehrer trying to create discussion and not just sound bytes.Jim Lehrer will moderate tonight's presidential debate with the same thoughtful tone he instilled in me as a young journalist. With Washington gridlocked, our .'It's like being drafted, I couldn't say no': Presidential debate moderator Jim Lehrer reveals why he returned from retirement to host showdown between Obama .Ahead of tonight's debate with Republican nominee Mitt Romney, sources within the Obama campaign confirmed that the president is hoping Will Wednesday night's debate have much to offer the dwindling band of undecided voters who could well determine the outcome of the presidential election Jim Lehrer: 'Sit on it' ... Moderator Jim Lehrer of PBS just told the audience that there will be absolutely no applause and no booing. Jim Lehrer tells debate .Jim Lehrer will keep make clear to the audience in Denver who's running the debate.PBS news veteran Jim Lehrer will moderate his 12th presidential debate in Denver.