When President Obama named the chair of the Democratic National Committee in 2011, he didn’t foresee that his selection could lead to the undoing of his signature achievements.
All in Presidential Debates
Trump Won. CNN Won Bigger.
While the media at large benefited from increased ratings and clicks from Trump’s run, CNN led the way.
Your Guide To Tonight’s Debate
Tonight’s opening debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is expected to draw a record-breaking audience, possibly as many as 100 million viewers.
“During this election, the Republican and Democratic parties have asserted unprecedented control over the primary debates… And the results have been disastrous.”
Ever since Democrats and Republicans seized control of the televised presidential debates, third party candidates haven’t fared well. But in this ‘Year of the Outsider’ two candidates - the Green Party’s Jill Stein and Libertarian Gary Johnson - have a chance to break into the debates.
When Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square off next month for their first debate, it’s unlikely a third candidate will join them. That’s by design, not because voters don’t want another option.
With the Democratic and Republican nominees selected, the presidential debates are just around the corner. Facilitating negotiations between the campaigns will be the official sounding but private Commission on Presidential Debates.
The “Rigged” Presidential Debates
Election season is here and presidential debates are taking center stage as millions tune in to watch candidates vie for the nation’s top spot. With all eyes on the candidates, little attention is paid to the behind-the-scenes jockeying that determines crucial details.
Obama and Romney agree, tonight’s debate will be a town hall in name only
Our presidential debates are brought to you by Bud Light. – George Farah, executive director of Open Debates.