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The parties not invited to the two-party Presidential debates including the Green Party and the Libertarian Party are having their own series of debates. The most promoted seems to be the Free and Equal debate in Chicago coming on October 23rd. Those of you in the Chicago area should try to go. Here is what they are advertising for the online third party debate on the Free and Equal website:
Date/Time
Date(s) – 23/10/2012
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm CDT
Location
Hilton Chicago
720 Michigan – Chicago
Don’t miss this historic Presidential debate, broadcast online, and via satellite worldwide! Unlike the “debates” between Romney and Obama, these candidates aren’t afraid to provide more than rehearsed talking points for answers. Our debate is sure to feature some heated exchanges and a wide array of viewpoints. The top six candidates were invited
Confirmed candidates include:
Gary Johnson – Libertarian Party
Jill Stein – Green Party
Virgil Goode – Constitution Party
Rocky Anderson – Justice Party
A blend of left and right leaning ideas
Watch what’s being discussed outside the two-party world!
Don’t miss the debate!
RSVP to make sure you’re kept up to date with the latest developments and reminders
Also, this link is where they are telling people to go to tune in when the debate begins:
freeandequal.org/live
You can also read more about commentator Larry King’s involvement in this press release from Free and Equal:
Larry King to Moderate Third-Party Presidential Debate
By aaron On October 17, 2012
Broadcast Live on Ora TV, YouTube on October 23; Hosted by Free & Equal Elections Foundation
Free and Equal Elections Foundation, the only organization offering a platform to every major candidate, today announced that Larry King, host of Larry King Now on Hulu.com and Ora TV, will serve as moderator for its special 2012 Presidential debate. Hosted by Free and Equal, this debate will take place on October 23 at 9:00pm EDT at the Hilton Chicago. Ora TV, Russia Today, and the Free and Equal Elections Foundation will broadcast the debate live on the Internet.
The Free and Equal Elections Foundation has assembled a diverse group of ballot-qualified candidates in order to offer a truly multi-partisan debate for American voters. With sponsoring organizations spanning the ideological spectrum from The Nation to The American Conservative, it is clear that both the left and right in this country agree that the two-party system is broken. Free and Equal’s debate will be the type of open, honest, and solutions oriented discussion that the American people deserve.
“We are honored to have Larry King moderate this historic debate,” stated Christina Tobin, Founder and Chair of Free & Equal. “The previous debates between President Obama and Governor Romney have failed to address the issues that really concern everyday Americans. From foreign policy, to the economy, to taboo subjects like our diminishing civil liberties and the drug war, Americans deserve a real debate, real solutions, and real electoral options.”
Unlike traditional mainstream debates, viewers will be invited to submit questions via the web and social media, creating the first truly open and democratic debate on record. People can submit questions via Free and Equal’s website, or they can use the hashtag #AskEmThisLarry on Twitter. There is also a 2012 Free and Equal Presidential debate commercial.
Mainstream debates are sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, which executes debate contracts drafted by the Republican and Democratic campaigns containing non-public
“Millions of Americans have already watched political coverage on web outlets like YouTube this campaign season, and we think there will be great interest in hearing from the set of candidates that Free and Equal has brought together” said Ora TV CEO Jon Housman. “The diverse perspectives of the featured candidates, combined with the unparalleled experience of Larry King, will make this a must watch event.”
“This is a truly exciting opportunity,” said debate moderator Larry King. “I have interviewed every US President since Nixon, and lest people forget, I helped usher Ross Perot into the national conversation during the 1992 presidential contest. I appreciate the importance of providing a platform to those with real alternative visions for our country’s future.”
Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, Constitution Party candidate Virgil Goode, and Justice Party candidate Rocky Anderson have all confirmed their participation in the debate.
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