The current presidential debate format is absurd. It’s time to return to 1858.
First, the nationally televised forums are organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates, a supposedly non-partisan group tasked with platforming the major candidates every fall. Except the commission’s leadership in 2020 was made up entirely of Joe Biden supporters, and this year, the commission continues to make decisions favorable to the incumbent president.
Second, the debate calendar the commission unveiled continues to place debates after several states have already opened up voting for millions.
Third, the Republican nominee is expected to participate in a head-to-head matchup in yet another hostile environment. While no moderators have been announced for this year’s lineup, a look at previous years’ hosts gives no
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