Commission on Presidential Debates Announces Dates and Locations for 2024
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Commission on Presidential Debates Announces Dates and Locations for 2024
2023-11-21 16:43:18
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates on Monday announced the dates and sites for next year's presidential and vice presidential debates, selecting four colleges and universities to host the events before the general election. The full schedule includes:... Read More

Deadline Looming for Sites Interested in Hosting 2024 Presidential Debates
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Deadline Looming for Sites Interested in Hosting 2024 Presidential Debates
2023-04-11 15:13:45
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The deadline is fast approaching for interested venues to submit proposals to host a 2024 general election debate. The deadline for applications is April 28. Those who haven’t submitted an application but wish to can still request a... Read More

RNC Votes to Withdraw From Presidential Debates Commission 
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RNC Votes to Withdraw From Presidential Debates Commission 
2022-04-14 21:57:44
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee voted unanimously on Thursday to withdraw from the Commission on Presidential Debates, claiming the organization unfairly favored Democrat Joe Biden over incumbent Republican Donald Trump ahead of the 2020 election. The commission has organized... Read More

Boston Globe Webinar Delves Into Presidential Debate Strategy
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Boston Globe Webinar Delves Into Presidential Debate Strategy
2020-09-29 16:01:04
by Sara Wilkerson

Tonight’s debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is the candidates’ first, and perhaps best chance to define the rest of the election, according to a panel of seasoned political advisors assembled by the Boston Globe.... Read More

Commission on Presidential Debates Announces Moderators
2020 Elections
Commission on Presidential Debates Announces Moderators
2020-09-02 19:11:09
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the moderators for its upcoming general election debates with Chris Wallace of Fox News presiding over the first meeting of President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The moderators for the... Read More

First Presidential Debate Moved to Cleveland Amid Pandemic Concerns
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First Presidential Debate Moved to Cleveland Amid Pandemic Concerns
2020-07-28 16:22:24
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former VIce President Joe Biden, has been moved to the Health Education Campus Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, the organizers announced. The Commission on... Read More

Presidential Debate Planning Proceeds Despite Virus Worries
2020 Elections
Presidential Debate Planning Proceeds Despite Virus Worries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Preparations for the 2020 general election debates are proceeding “according to schedule” despite the coronavirus outbreak. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, which has organized all general election debates since 1988, said in a statement Tuesday that... Read More

Jim Lehrer, Longtime PBS News Anchor and Fixture at Presidential Debates, Dies at 85
Jim Lehrer, Longtime PBS News Anchor and Fixture at Presidential Debates, Dies at 85
2020-01-23 19:26:33
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Jim Lehrer, the longtime anchor of PBS NewsHour and moderator of 12 presidential debates -- more than anyone in broadcast history -- died on Thursday at his home in Washington, D.C. His death was announced by PBS, for... Read More

Nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates Announces 2020 Debate Details
2020 Elections
Nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates Announces 2020 Debate Details
2019-10-11 18:38:48
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates on Friday announced the sites, dates and qualification details for three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate leading up to the 2020 general election. The sites and dates are as follows:... Read More

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