English, the official language of presidential debates, too

In the debate, held at the University of Miami, the candidates’ responses were simultaneously translated into Spanish for the broadcast.
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Richardson, one of two candidate[s] who speak fluent Spanish, objected to the debate rules that required all candidates to answer in English. The rule was designed to make sure that no candidate had an advantage in appealing to the Spanish-speaking audience.

AP via Guardian Unlimited.

The debate was organized by Univision, the Spanish language network. Aren’t debates intended for candidates to show their advantages? It’s an election, not a quiz show, right?