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He'll Take 'Gubernatorial Debate' For 400: Trebek Tries Out Moderator's Chair

The longtime game show host has described himself in the past as a political independent and has expressed interest in one day moderating a presidential debate as well.
Longtime <em>Jeopardy!</em> host Alex Trebek has been chosen to moderate a Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate this fall.

If the answer is, "This longtime Jeopardy! host has been chosen to moderate a Pennsylvania gubernatorial debate this fall," then the question is, "Who is Alex Trebek?"

According to, the popular quiz show host will question incumbent Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the winner of the GOP primary during a 45-minute debate on Oct. 1 hosted by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry during its annual dinner.

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