Do Debates Help Candidates in Midterm Elections? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Spectrum News 1 political anchor Tim Boyum, left, moderates a televised debate between Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Cheri Beasley, center, and Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., ( Travis Long/The News & Observer / AP Photo ) Produced by Cat Sposato Hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry Produced by GBH, PRX and WNYC Studios