Democrats approve six presidential primary debates
Source: USA Today
The Democratic National Committee said it will sanction six presidential primary debates starting this fall, including one event each in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.
Weve always believed that we could have a competitive primary process, and that debates would be an important part of that process, DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Tuesday. Our debate schedule will not only give Democratic voters multiple opportunities to size up the candidates for the nomination side-by-side, but will give all Americans a chance to see a unified Democratic vision of economic opportunity and progress no matter whom our nominee may be.
Each of the four early presidential nominating states will host a sanctioned debate, plus there will be two more under the DNC plan. The sponsors will be a combination of state parties, local and national media, digital platforms and civic organizations.
The DNC, like its Republican counterpart, is seeking exclusivity from Democratic presidential candidates. If a candidate participates in a non-sanctioned debate, he or she would lose the ability to participate in those backed by the DNC.
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AuntPatsy
(9,904 posts)More here at link about debates...
doubtingtom
(22 posts)Cool, 6 X's Sec. Clinton can try & convince me she's more progressive than Sen. Sanders.
demwing
(16,916 posts)I expect Candidate Sanders will be a positive voice, as will Hillary - but the real fun starts at about the third debate, when Hillary has taken a stand on some of Bernie's issues. They will have to disagree eventually. When, and on what point?