PolitiFact: Wasserman Schultz’s debate claims ‘false’

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PolitiFact: Wasserman Schultz’s debate claims ‘false’

PolitiFact is calling out Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz for her claim that her party’s presidential debate schedule was designed to “maximize the opportunity for voters to see our candidates.”

The fact-checking website on Wednesday rated Wasserman Schultz’s statements “false,” calling her defenses “very disingenuous.”

PolitiFact credited the DNC for scheduling debates with TV networks, so those without cable could watch, but said the Democrats could have scheduled them on weekdays if they wanted to increase viewership.

The website also quoted several professors of political science and communications slamming the DNC’s debate schedule.

"By the time voting starts in Iowa, potential voters will have seen about 40 percent less of Democratic candidates on the debate stage than their Republican counterparts," University of Michigan’s Director of Debate Aaron Kall told PolitiFact.

"I think we can safely say that weekend time slots are not the key to maximizing the viewing audience," John Schroeder at Northeastern University added.

Wasserman Schultz has faced criticism from many — including some within her own party — for a limited schedule of presidential debates, several of which have taken place on weekends.

Some accuse her of trying to limit voters' exposure to the candidates and, in turn, give Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton an advantage.

In other words, The Fix IS ON! DNC wants Hillary.