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"Among the findings indicated by post election polls and focus groups, the decision not to participate in the national debate was a fatal error. It contributed to the impression that the party was arrogant and took the electorate for granted."

Hillary Clinton is drumming up interest in a general election debate with Donald Trump as she turns her focus toward battling the presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

Wright State was selected to host one of only four general election debates in the fall of 2016 where the final candidates will debate each other prior to the November general election. The debate is expected to be in the national and international spotlight and attract thousands of media members to

Malcolm Turnbull has not committed to attending a leaders’ debate in Brisbane, saying he’s considering the invitation.

An Investor’s Business Daily/TIPP Poll found when the former New Mexico governor’s name is included, he receives 11 percent. Clinton leads Trump 39 percent to 35 percent.

Washington University is no stranger to hosting presidential debates. The university hosted presidential debates in 1992, 2000 and 2004. Washington University also hosted the Vice Presidential debate in 2008.

He was addressing a televised debate between the three candidates for the Deputy Leader of Party Affairs post on One TV.

Their method is reminiscent of the Greek tradition of city-states where almost all most all citizens get involved in one way or other. Debates and discussions become the major modus operandi in the selection of candidates as nominees for the major parties.

Boris Johnson will face an all-female team of Remain campaign opponents during a TV debate on the EU this week as David Cameron's camp attempts to neutralise the former Mayor and win over women.

Mr Hilton, who helped Mr Cameron become Tory leader and enter Downing Street, attacked his former friend’s reluctance to face any challenger as “bad for democracy”.

The two presidential candidates yesterday (31 May) presented their respective platforms to voters during a debate organised by the Sierra Leone Reporters Union at Miatta Conference Hall in Freetown.

The Washington coalition wants to hold six debates, three each in the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races. So far it's penciled in four to take place immediately following the presidential debates Sept. 26, Oct. 9 and Oct. 19 and the vice presidential debate Oct. 4.