The Commission on Presidential Debates has scheduled two more such presidential matchups and a vice presidential debate in October. The encounter attracted 80.6 million viewers, the highest number ever for a presidential debate, according to ratings company Nielsen. 1988: The second presidential debate involving Republican Vice President George H.W. The vice presidential debate came alive when U.S. The vice presidential debate riveted about 69.9 million Americans, and thus tied as the second most-viewed debate ever.

Source: The Star September 22, 2016 10:52 UTC