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More than 59 million viewers tune in for final presidential debate

(MCT) — WASHINGTON — Television viewers appear addicted to the drama that is the presidential race.

An estimated 59.2 million people tuned in to watch the final debate between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney on Monday night, despite strong competition from Monday Night Football and Game 7 of Major League Baseball’s National League Championship Series.

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