Bklynracer 1,259 Posted September 20, 2022 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted September 21, 2022 because they want you voting with as little information as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bklynracer 1,259 Posted September 21, 2022 9 hours ago, 1LtCAP said: because they want you voting with as little information as possible. I get that. So I'm guessing your saying it will never change because neither side wants it for 1 reason or another?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdF 323 Posted September 23, 2022 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bklynracer 1,259 Posted September 23, 2022 Guess you can't change stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdF 323 Posted September 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Bklynracer said: Guess you can't change stupid But, you can keep trying until it changes itself . . . I hope . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites