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Who makes the rules about debates? The Board of Elections?

I know why, because it benefits the bad guy.

But Why do they allow the 1st debate to happen well after mail in ballots start.

Shouldn't rules be changed that 1st debate should be at least 2 weeks before mail in starts.

Does anyone think this will ever change?

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On 9/20/2022 at 7:28 PM, Bklynracer said:

Who makes the rules about debates? The Board of Elections?

No.  The candidates negotiate the dates, times and rules for debates unless somebody like the DAR or another organization sets it up and invites candidate.  But, that is usually for primaries.  

Yes, candidates with a lead in the polls want the debate as late as possible because if you are already ahead, the debate can only hurt or be neutral for you.  In the current crop, the Democrats are pushing for the latest possible data because they don't want their stances on some issues to be exposed to daylight until AFTER their base has cast their ballots.  I've been hoping that at some point, voters will realie this and begin voting later and/or limiting early voting.

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