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Same candidates, new rules: Previewing Thursday’s presidential debate

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Commission on Presidential Debates is not setting the rules of engagement for candidates. In Thursday’s debate, CNN will control the guidelines.

By Madeleine Brand • Jun 26, 2024 • 1 min read

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Commission on Presidential Debates is not setting the rules of engagement for candidates. In Thursday’s debate, CNN will control the guidelines.

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Alan Schroeder
author of “Presidential Debates: Risky Business on the Campaign Trail”

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Same candidates, new rules: Previewing Thursday’s presidential debate

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Commission on Presidential Debates is not setting the rules of engagement for candidates. In Thursday’s debate, CNN will control the guidelines.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Same candidates, new rules: Previewing Thursday’s presidential debate

For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Commission on Presidential Debates is not setting the rules of engagement for candidates. In Thursday’s debate, CNN will control the guidelines.

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