During a break , Sink is shown a text message from an aide . Sink campaign says the sender was angry at Scott 's `` distortion of facts '' Debate rules say no notes are allowed . The CNN official approached the make-up artist and Sink , and confiscated the cell phone . The incident takes place during the CNN/St . Louis debate on Saturday night in St. Petersburg Florida.
During a break , Sink is shown a text message from an aide . Sink campaign says the sender was angry at Scott 's `` distortion of facts '' Debate rules say no notes are allowed . The incident takes place during the CNN/St . Louis debate on Saturday night in St. Petersburg Florida.