The agreement set by the debate commission barred shots of the candidates from the rear of the stage -- a provision reportedly demanded by RNC negotiator James Baker.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Baker

(It also specified only hardwired podium microphones for the first debate, i.e. no lapel mics.) The networks refused to comply with the camera angle rules, broadcasting occasional shots of the candidates from behind. The images here are from the Fox video pool feed.

http://www.isbushwired.com

can someone film the interview with a heat sensor this time, please...
Funny to see the heat of the devices, when the "campaign advisors" speak, must be a nice delay:)

http://blank.antville.org/stories/940843/