The first high level British televised political debates were only started in 2010 as incumbent politicians resisted
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.
A Review of Every Televised Presidential Debate Since 1960
The first televised Presidential debate has set a standard that has been followed in every election since 1960
Behind the Scenes at the Presidential Debate Commission
The powerful and secretive Presidential Debate Commission has gotten new scrutiny this election
Former FCC Chairman Wants Political Debate Without Moderators
Candidates could engage each other directly and unfettered in a political debate without moderators
Why is Twitter Working With Commission on Presidential Debates?
In order to boost engagement. Twitter working with Commission on Presidential Debates through its technology
Political Debate Questions About Women Have Been Rare
It seems only one percent of the primary’s political debate questions were about women’s issues
Presidential Debate Viewership Has Skyrocketed, But Why?
Research reveals why the first Trump Clinton Presidential debate viewership numbers will be huge
Third Party Debate Appearance Will Not Be Happening
Libertarians furious after Commision on Presidential Debates rules out a third party debate appearance
Public Supports Third Party Debate Inclusion
New poll reveals depth of public support for third party debate inclusion despite recent decision
Libertarian Debate Appearance to be Decided Soon
Gary Johnson and Bill Weld hope to make a Libertarian debate appearance against Trump and Clinton