The Commission on Presidential Debates has sponsored every general election presidential debate since 1988. Though television networks will partner with party committees to broadcast primary campaign debates, general election debates are the commission’s domain. “As a point of reference, in a four-year period, there are four general election debates (three presidential and one vice presidential) and approximately 1,000 NFL games,” the statement continued. In one of Donald Trump’s newest attacks on Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, he claims she’s "trying to rig” the televised presidential debate schedule. The NFL, much like the Commission on Presidential Debates, likes to plan its schedule in advance.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 09, 2016 10:01 UTC