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DARK SECRETS: The commission on presidential debates | Rare Historical Photos

Bobbleheads, Magic 8 Balls, chairs and other artifacts in the Smithsonian reveal the historical significance of presidential debates

Even though debates have been some of the most eagerly anticipated events in presidential campaigns, audiences and candidates have long wondered whether they matter.

The Conversation

Biden and Trump nixed the debate commission. What does it mean for voters?

Experts say the US presidential candidates ‘cut their own deals’ with networks, giving their campaigns greater control.

Al Jazeera

No props, no notes, no audience – but Trump-Biden debate will have ad breaks

After chaos in 2020, the switch from non-partisan overseer to commercial TV has some critics fearing a slippery slope

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Presidential Debates Should Be More Frequent, and Tougher on Candidates

The presidency is a powerful position, and the job application should be hard on hopefuls.

Reason

President Biden And Former President Trump Set Debate Dates

President Biden challenges Trump to a debate on his terms, while Trump requests a drug test. Intrigue surrounds the upcoming debates.

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Biden And Trump Agree To Two Debates, No Audience Present

President Biden and former President Trump agree to debates, excluding RFK Jr. and bypassing the Commission on Presidential Debates.

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Biden, Trump sidestep traditional presidential debate schedule that included Texas State University

Texas State was slated to be the first Texas university to host a presidential debate, with an event scheduled Sept. 16.

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Biden Accepts CNN Debate Invitation, Trump Yet To Respond

President Biden and former President Trump agree to two one-on-one debates outside traditional format, aiming to energize bases and address key issues.

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Biden campaign accuses Trump of ‘playing games with debates’ – as it happened

Team Biden comments after Trump says he accepted three debates while president has agreed to do two

The Guardian - US

Biden and Trump will debate in June and September. But the terms have changed

President Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to events on June 27 with CNN and Sept. 10 with ABC News. They're opting out of a plan from the Commission on Presidential Debates.

WEKU

Biden Agrees To Two Debates With Trump

Biden campaign willing to engage in two debates with Trump, aiming to inform voters before early voting begins.

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Trump Campaign Criticizes Commission On Presidential Debates

Trump campaign criticizes Commission on Presidential Debates for maintaining schedule, urges early debate with Biden.

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Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm in first public address since New York trial

Former president told thousands of supporters gathered at Wilmington airport the event would be rescheduled ‘bigger and better’

The Guardian - US

Trump Challenges Biden To Debate For 'Good Of The Country'

Donald Trump, who refused to participate in any of the Republican presidential primary debates this election season, said that he would like to debate rival Joe Biden during a Monday interview.

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So long, presidential debates? Why we may not see Trump, Biden or Haley face off

The political debate seems to have become an endangered species, and there are no assurances we'll see Trump, Biden or Haley share the stage this year.

The Independent UK

Trump says he will skip GOP presidential primary debates

Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be skipping Wednesday’s first Republican presidential primary debate — and likely others as well

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