Caught On Tape: Michelle Obama Broke Rules And Applauded

From Real Clear Politics:

At the second presidential debate on Tuesday night, a camera caught first lady Michelle Obama clapping after moderator Candy Crowley told
Republican presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney that President Obama
called the Benghazi attack an “act of terror” soon after the attack on
the U.S. consulate.

Nearly all of the audible applause came from those sitting away from the
actual debate, but when FOX News’ camera shot moved to a bird’s-eye
view it became apparent that the only applause from the participating
debate audience came from first lady Michelle Obama. Mitt Romney’s wife
Ann was also sitting with the debate participants.

According to the rules both campaigns agreed to, or the memorandum of understanding (MOA), there is to be no clapping from members of the debate audience.

The rule: Article 9, Section A, Subsection 7: “All members of the debate
audience will be instructed by the moderator before the debate goes on
the air and by the moderator after the debate goes on the air not to
applaud, speak, or otherwise participate in the debate by any means
other than by silent observation, except as provided by the agreed upon
rules of the October 16 town hall debate.”