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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.

“Democracy 2024” On The Debate Stage

September 17, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

Ahead of the 2024 Republican primary, loyalty to Trump persists amidst democracy’s challenges. Vigilance in the justice system is vital for upcoming events.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American State Elections, Political Debates

Study: Capacity To Influence Voters Small, Decreases As Vote Approaches

August 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Study: Capacity To Influence Voters Small, Decreases As Vote Approaches

The ability of political campaigns to sway voters is limited in partisan general elections and decreases more as election day draws near.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Science, Political Artwork, Political Debates

PODCAST: Debating The Future Of Debates

May 4, 2022 by Jenna Spinelle Leave a Comment

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

April 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 21, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

October 23, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 26, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 13, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

September 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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