FOX News Media and ten other national news organizations have issued a joint statement urging the presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees to commit to participating in general election debates before the 2024 election. These debates have a long history in American democracy, dating back to 1976, and have played a significant role in informing voters about the candidates’ visions for the country. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates has planned dates, times, and eligibility criteria for the 2024 debates, and the news organizations are calling on candidates to publicly state their intention to participate.
The Commission on Presidential Debates has announced three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate scheduled for the 2024 election. The presidential debates will take place at various universities across the country, including Texas State University, Virginia State University, and The University of Utah. The vice presidential debate will be held at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. Each debate will last 90 minutes without commercial interruption, starting at 9 p.m. ET. Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has called for additional debates to occur much earlier in the election cycle, citing the fact that millions of Americans have already voted by the time of the first debate.
The Biden campaign has not yet committed to participating in the scheduled debates but has expressed a willingness to debate Trump anytime, anywhere, and anyplace. President Biden has stated that his decision to debate Trump will depend on the former president’s behavior leading up to the election. Despite Trump’s eagerness to debate, the Biden campaign has pushed back, accusing Trump of seeking attention and struggling to expand his appeal beyond his base of supporters. While the exact details of the debates are still being finalized, the news organizations are urging both candidates to publicly commit to participating in the debates to inform voters about their platforms and ideas for the future of the nation.
The news organizations that signed on to the joint statement include FOX News Media, ABC News, The Associated Press, CBS News, CNN, C-SPAN, NBCUniversal News Group, NewsNation Noticias Univision (Univision Network News), NPR, PBS NewsHour, and USA TODAY. These organizations believe that the debates play a crucial role in the presidential election process and are essential for voters to make informed decisions. With the country facing various challenges and the stakes of the 2024 election being exceptionally high, the debates will provide an opportunity for the candidates to discuss their policies, plans, and visions for the country.
The debate commission has been responsible for organizing presidential and vice presidential debates for over 30 years and is tasked with ensuring that the debates are fair and informative. The commission has set specific dates and locations for the 2024 debates to allow voters to hear directly from the candidates in a structured and organized manner. Both the Trump and Biden campaigns have expressed a willingness to participate in the debates, with Trump pushing for debates to begin earlier in the election cycle. As the election season progresses, the debates will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping voters’ perceptions and decisions on Election Day.
