Today, Paul G. Kirk, Jr. and Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. announced the finalized formats of the 2008 presidential and vice presidential debates agreed to by the Obama and McCain campaigns. In calling them “a breakthrough in the history of televised debates,” however, the co-chairmen of The Commission on Presidential Debates may have exaggerated a bit. [...]
Presidential Debate Schedule, Formats Announced
September 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment
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Groups Want Secret Debate Contract Made Public
September 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Ten self-described pro-democracy groups are calling on the Commission on Presidential Debates to make public the secret debate contract negotiated by the Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns. The list of groups involved includes: Open Debates, Common Cause, Fair Vote, Judicial Watch, Democracy Matters, Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting, Rock the Debates, Personal Democracy Forum, [...]
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