The two campaigns skirted the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has organized the events for 36 years with the goal of getting them before as many eyes as possible. Each of the two debates between Biden and Trump in 2020 were carried on at least 16 networks, according to the Nielsen company. Debates prior to a party’s nominating process, which Trump skipped this year, are usually organized and broadcast by individual media organizations. “It’s the public’s debate,” Jamieson said. It’s still not certain how many other networks will carry the debates even with the opportunity.

Source: CNN May 17, 2024 14:45 UTC