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Political Debates articles on Democracy Chronicles

Since the 1976 Presidential Election, political debates have been a customary part of U.S. presidential campaigns. There is no legal or independent influence on participants, format, and rules. Most often, formats are chosen by secret memoranda of understanding between the two major parties. Also see our sections on American democracy and Money Politics.

PODCAST: Debating The Future Of Debates

by Jenna Spinelle - May 4, 2022

We love a good debate — and have certainly had plenty of them on this show. But how effective are they in today’s media and political landscape?

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, Political Debates

RNC Votes To Withdraw From Presidential Debates Commission

by DC Editors - April 16, 2022

RNC Votes To Withdraw From Presidential Debates Commission

The Republican Party may have taken one more step undermining US democracy, withdrawing from Presidential Debates Commission.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Debates, Republicans

Supreme Court Considers Whether to Hear Case on Presidential Debates

by DC Editors - March 21, 2021

Supreme Court Considers Whether to Hear Case on Presidential Debates

There has never been a case before the Supreme Court on presidential debates. But this situation has changed with a new lawsuit.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Political Debates, Supreme Court, Third Party

Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways

by DC Editors - October 23, 2020

Trump And Biden Had A Real Debate, And 4 Other Takeaways

Trump and Biden had their second and last presidential debate before the elections Thursday. There are a number of takeaways.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Political Debates, Republicans

Democrats debate what the scope of Trump impeachment would be

by DC Editors - September 26, 2019

Democrats debate scope of Trump impeachment

House Democrats debate whether to focus impeachment inquiry on President Trump pressuring Ukraine’s leader to dig up former Vice President Joe Biden.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Political Debates, Republicans, Ukraine

Shape of the Democratic presidential field stays same after third debate

by DC Editors - September 13, 2019

Shape of the Democratic presidential field stays same after third debate

Article highlights five takeaways from the third democratic debate, arguing the debate changed nothing in the of shape of the Democratic presidential field.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, Political Debates

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

by DC Editors - September 12, 2019

Democratic Primaries: Seven Questions for the Presidential Hopefuls

The Democratic primary debates are set to have presidential hopefuls pitching their vision to American voters. Here are seven questions they should answer.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, Felon Voting, Political Debates, Redistricting, Supreme Court, Voter ID, Voter Registration, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race

by DC Editors - September 10, 2019

Disability Rights Should Be Central in US Presidential Race

This week, ten United States presidential candidates will take the stage to debate healthcare and others issues affecting people with disabilities.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Disability and Democracy, Political Debates

Discussion: are we in a new authoritarian era?

by DC Editors - September 7, 2019

Are we in a new authoritarian era?

In this special episode on Intelligence Squared, host John Donvan sits down with two of America’s leading thinkers on politics and foreign policy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Political Debates

West Texas mass shooting reignites gun control debate

by DC Editors - September 2, 2019

West Texas mass shooting reignites gun control debate

A mass shooting in West Texas on Saturday reenergized a push by Democrats for tighter restrictions on guns on Sunday even as President Trump.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Political Debates

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