Oh, hey, Lester Holt was at the presidential debate, too

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Oh, hey, Lester Holt was at the presidential debate, too
HEMPSTEAD, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Moderator Lester Holt speaks ahead of the Presidential Debate at Hofstra University on September 26, 2016 in Hempstead, New York. The first of four debates for the 2016 Election, three Presidential and one Vice Presidential, is moderated by NBC's Lester Holt. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images

Lester Holt moderated the first presidential debate of the 2016 election on Monday night, and people were anticipating a tense night.

However, between two opinionated and loquacious candidates like Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, people were dissapointed that Holt was bulldozed and interrupted throughout the night.

Holt's silence and lack of fact checking during the debate left a lot to be desired, and people on the internet were sure to let their opinions known even louder than the candidates on stage.


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Donald Trump, on the other hand, thought Holt's moderation was tremendous.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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