Third Party Debates

[Salty]

Since the major networks have given time for debates to the R's and D's,
should the networks be requried to sponsor a debate for third parties,

If so - who would be invited . For example, should be candidates be invited if they are only
on the ballot in one or two states.

IF a Candidate is able to make the ballot in sufficient States/commonwealth which total 270 EC's
shold he be, under federal law, be placed on the ballot of all 57 states/Commonwealths?

 

[canadyjd]

Debates use to be sponsored by colleges or think tanks and invite many candidates.

Once the “commission on presidential debates” was created by repubcrats to protect their power, no one else need apply.

peace to you

 

[Salty]

Problem with the League of Women Voters is that they require a candidate to have a bare minimum of 15% in the polls.
They also require you to be on enough States/Commonwealth ballots which total 270 EC. I contend that if you reach the
270 EC, you should be invited to the debates.

Also the LWV prohibit you from participating in any debate not sponsored by LWV. If I were a candidate - I would not agree to that stipulation.
Personally, I would like to see one debate per week from Labor Day week till the week before the election. Debates should be on different days of the week and at different times.

In addition - I would like to see one Debate where (assuming 2 candidates, and 90 min debate) both would would get a 2 minute opening and closing statement - then each candidate gets 30 minutes of time. You would be permitted to speak as long as you want on any subject. Once your 30 minutes is up - your mike is turned off. I would like to see one debate - where the candidates could question the other candidate.

What other rules would you like to see?

 

[church mouse guy]

The third parties can buy time on a television network and present their riveting ideas. I guarantee the Hoosier Amish won't watch.

 

[Salty]

The third parties can buy time on a television network and present their riveting ideas. I guarantee the Hoosier Amish won't watch.

Why should a third party have to pay - if the major parties do not?

 

[canadyjd]

Problem with the League of Women Voters is that they require a candidate to have a bare minimum of 15% in the polls.
They also require you to be on enough States/Commonwealth ballots which total 270 EC. I contend that if you reach the
270 EC, you should be invited to the debates.

Also the LWV prohibit you from participating in any debate not sponsored by LWV. If I were a candidate - I would not agree to that stipulation.
Personally, I would like to see one debate per week from Labor Day week till the week before the election. Debates should be on different days of the week and at different times.

In addition - I would like to see one Debate where (assuming 2 candidates, and 90 min debate) both would would get a 2 minute opening and closing statement - then each candidate gets 30 minutes of time. You would be permitted to speak as long as you want on any subject. Once your 30 minutes is up - your mike is turned off. I would like to see one debate - where the candidates could question the other candidate.

What other rules would you like to see?

I like the one debate per week idea and the 270 threshold for participation.

How many would meet that requirement this year... 5 or 6?

peace to you

 

[church mouse guy]

Why should a third party have to pay - if the major parties do not?

So who should pay when there is no interest that is commercially viable? Do you want the taxpayers to pay?

Do 3rd parties even have TV advertisements? If one is interested in some 3rd party, most of them pay to have websites which you can find at the library computer. If you like one, they can have ads or infomercials as Perot did years ago if you donate.

 

[Ziggy]

Kanye West is on the ballot in our state. Would have been a hoot to see him debate Biden.....

 

[Salty]

So who should pay when there is no interest that is commercially viable? Do you want the taxpayers to pay?

Do 3rd parties even have TV advertisements? If one is interested in some 3rd party, most of them pay to have websites which you can find at the library computer. If you like one, they can have ads or infomercials as Perot did years ago if you donate.

Chg, I was talking about being in a debate - which the Networks do not charge the candidates - at least the D and R.
So if they get free time - then so should the third parties.

as far as having commericals - they should pay. BTW - political ads must only be charged the lowest rate that has been offered.

 

[church mouse guy]

Chg, I was talking about being in a debate - which the Networks do not charge the candidates - at least the D and R.
So if they get free time - then so should the third parties.

as far as having commericals - they should pay. BTW - political ads must only be charged the lowest rate that has been offered.

Maybe 98 % of voters vote one of the 2 main parties so a program with them is commercially viable. How is it commercially viable to portray some tiny party that won't pay their own way? Are you going to compel networks to broadcast some agenda? They do public service announcements already. Canada subsidizes their media--do you want that here?

 

[KenH]

There is a debate scheduled on October 24 for minor party presidential candidates.