This Week on IVN: Presidential Debates
By Chad Peace on 10/01/2012 in presidential debates, This Week with 2 CommentsRead Time: 5 - 8 minutes

| With the first debate on October 3rd and some candidates like Gary Johnson and Jill Stein pushing for an alternative voice, the Independent Voter Network will be doing some additional focus on the Presidential Debates.
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Major Developments
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Popular Posts on Presidential Debates |
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Partisan Commission on Presidential Debates Harms ProcessThird parties are excluded from debates because the Commission on Presidential Debates, run by Democrats and Republicans, and their established rules for debate inclusion, are the deciding factor for who receives invitation to the debates. |
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Should the Presidential Debates Include Third Parties?The CPD is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation headed by former RNC chairman Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. and former Clinton press secretary Michael D. McCurry. The organization hosts debates that are sponsored by contributions from corporations and foundations. |
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Gary Johnson Files Anti-Trust Lawsuit for Entry to DebatesIn an unexpected legal move, Gary Johnson has filed an anti-trust lawsuit for entry to the debates against the Commission on Presidential Debates, DNC, and RNC. |
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Contributor of the Week:Daniel Farber is the first Henry J. Fletcher Professor of Law, and holds an appointment as Sho Sato Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley. Notable Posts:
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2 Comments
Matt Metzner
10.01.2012
@mmetzner
Awesome photo. Wednesday’s debate is going to set the tone for the remainder of the race. with just over a month before the election the candidates still need to clarify what they plan to do if elected.
Lucas Eaves
10.01.2012
@lucaseaves
IVN is the place to be to follow the Presidential Debate season.