Presidential Debating 101

Posted by Red Kingman on

Before you wade into the murkey waters of Presidential debating one must FIRST obtain a "Memorandum Of Understanding" (Is that anything like the fortress of solitude that Superman used?).  Thats what the Obama and Romney campaigns did.

Some highlights from the full document:

  • What would happen if another candidate qualified for the debates.
  • The candidates agreed not to publicly call for any additional debates beyond the Commission-sponsored events.
  • Candidates aren’t allowed to cite anyone in the audience (besides family members) during the debate.
  • Candidates aren’t allowed to address questions to each other or ask the other candidate to take a pledge.
  • The moderators can’t do “show of hands” questions.

There are a lot of other provisions to pick over.  Check out the entire document here.  And then leavfe your comments down below.  

 

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