If you are breathing and have eyes or ears, you have already heard about last night's debate. From low blows to questionable sentence structures, the 2016 Presidential Debate was certainly one we won't forget anytime soon. And that was just the beginning. But whether you are making America great again or going with her, let's stop for a moment and check on moderator Lestor Holt.
The NBC Nightly News anchor served as the moderator in a debate some have compared to "two children fighting." And that's one of the nicer comparisons.
The debate started off fine with Holt in control but soon spiraled into madness with Holt looking on in the background. Some, like comedian Larry Wilmore, compared Holt to a "cool substitute teacher" as the two candidates went at each others throats like a couple of middle schoolers. Many on social media went so far as to say Holt was missing and asking America to find him. But the truth of the matter is this man deserves our pity and maybe a few hugs.
Not only did Holt have to deal with continual interruptions (cough cough, Trump), but his attempts at reinforcing time limits were outright, if not viciously ignored. And while Holt did grab a few wins with his fact checks and his smart transition to the topic of race, viewers could practically see the life seep out of this experienced news anchor as the debate went on.
So America I'm asking you, someone check on Lester Holt. Someone give that man a hug, an Advil, and a stiff drink. Because after that debate, he needs it.
