debate. they don't debate anyone. it is not part of the job, but giving speeches is. presenting their thoughts in a carefully composed way usually with the assistance of a teleprompter is part of being a president. done right, the opening and closing statements for the candidates could be the most presidential moments you see in the debate. as for the timing of the debate, the networks have been debating on the lengths to sell more air time. donald trump is right about that. cnn scheduled the democratic debate to begin at 8:00 p.m. and the first time we heard the candidate speak was 8:48 p.m., and two hours after that the debate was over, and no one complained that it was too short. joining us now, political analyst for msnbc, alex, so two hours is that enough of trump and company?