You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. CNN’s June 27 presidential debate was meant to be efficient and fast moving, ...

Some Democratic candidates criticized the debate organizers for not inviting candidates of color to participate.

Two years ago, we put forward a reform proposal for the presidential debates in the 2008 campaign. Rather than just offer an abstract plan, we decided to present a real format by scheduling a dialogue ...

The purpose of political debates is to educate the public by clearly identifying the candidates’ positions on important issues. That process demands a well-structured format and disciplined behavior ...