Why do they schedule debates on Friday nights when people are out?

[pstokely]

Why not Sunday nights?

[Pathwalker]

1. The answer is provided in your question.

n/t

Plus tv air time is cheaper.

[earthside]

2. They're politicians.

You answered your own question.

[Codeine]

3. You'd be surprised how many people aren't out on Friday nights. nt

[emulatorloo]

4. And probably most of them are "Likely Voters:" too

[DailyGrind51]

5. People who have money "are out", most of the rest of us stay in and either watch TV,

or "net surf"!

[HuckleB]

6. I don't think Sunday nights are any better.

Assuming the cliche or generalization, Friday nights may mean that many younger voters don't see a debate. In the fall, a great deal of people will be at high school football games, as well.

Monday-Wednesdays would seem the best nights for debates.

[MineralMan]

7. Oh, there are a heckuva lot of people who aren't "out"

on Friday night. More than you may think. Good for you that you can afford to go out.

[Brickbat]

8. People go out on Friday nights?

[HopeHoops]

9. You answered your own question with the OP.

:evilgrin:

[Motown_Johnny]

10. football