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Old 02-11-2016, 02:32 PM   #1
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Political Debate Formats need changing?

IMO the Political Debate Format needs to be updated. While party debates have their place to help select the eventual candidate for each party I think they get stale. I think it would be more beneficial if say once the state primaries start that there be some inter-party debates between GOP and DEMS on the same stage. My feeling is it would be more beneficial to the independent non-affiliated voter to see a debate between all candidates for POTUS and the ideological differences between parties. Right now both parties can promise you the moon with no counterpoint mentioned. An inter-party debate would offer a unique view to the various sides of an issue and provide for a much more informed voter. Discuss.

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I like it.
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IMO the Political Debate Format needs to be updated. While party debates have their place to help select the eventual candidate for each party I think they get stale. I think it would be more beneficial if say once the state primaries start that there be some inter-party debates between GOP and DEMS on the same stage. My feeling is it would be more beneficial to the independent non-affiliated voter to see a debate between all candidates for POTUS and the ideological differences between parties. Right now both parties can promise you the moon with no counterpoint mentioned. An inter-party debate would offer a unique view to the various sides of an issue and provide for a much more informed voter. Discuss.
I'm all for it. Maybe a lottery system, randomly pair some up in a series of debates...

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I found last nights DEM debate very interesting. Some good points but no counterpoints - for example when the topic of blacks being incarcerated in prison at a higher rate than whites in Wisconsin. Both candidates made it seem like the black community was getting hosed but no one mentioned how many were wrongly incarcerated. I'm sure the GOP candidates if attending would have asked how many of these incarcerations were actually innocent victims? I do give Hillary credit for calling out Sanders on just how he will pay for all the free education.

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I'm all for it. Maybe a lottery system, randomly pair some up in a series of debates...
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Or let individual candidates challenge each other. Would be great PR. Could you imagine Trump challenging Sanders to a debate? Or Hillary and Fiorina in a cat fight? The ratings would be through the roof

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My only issue w/having candidates from opposing parties debate each other is I could care less about Christie debating O'Malley at this point. It would have been a waste of time.

I am in favor of more debates once the 2 parties figure out their candidates. I also think whoever is moderating the debate should have fact checkers checking the candidates statements and say the last 15 min. should be spent going back to those candidates and pointing out their comments. Also, make them come up with specific ideas/solutions instead of letting them slide by with "we're gonna have the best.... you ever saw" or "we're gonna provide free college for all".
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My only issue w/having candidates from opposing parties debate each other is I could care less about Christie debating O'Malley at this point. It would have been a waste of time.

I am in favor of more debates once the 2 parties figure out their candidates. I also think whoever is moderating the debate should have fact checkers checking the candidates statements and say the last 15 min. should be spent going back to those candidates and pointing out their comments. Also, make them come up with specific ideas/solutions instead of letting them slide by with "we're gonna have the best.... you ever saw" or "we're gonna provide free college for all".
The moderators of the debate are the problem also . Last nights was a joke like many of the others . Hell Judy Woodruff is a known contributor to Clinton Hillary Clinton and her foundation .
What happened to honest journalism ?
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I'm thinking the national party heads wouldn't be too keen on the idea? I like Paul's fact checking suggestion.

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