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RobertEarl

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8. That there is the target >>> networks

Reply to yeoman6987 (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 1, 2015, 09:12 PM

Jun 2015

We need a coordinated and focused grassroots campaign directed at the networks demanding they use some of their profits to air at least 30 debates in the primaries and another 30 in the general election.

We could threaten to boycott. Make a public stink. Turn off our TV's for a week. Protest in front of local stations. Get all the under funded candidates to raise their voices.

What else?

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Would more or fewer debates be more effective in informing voters? [View all] Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2015 OP

Plus, it's free air time. Octafish Jun 2015 #1

More, especially if not run by the parties themselves n/t arcane1 Jun 2015 #2

More Kalidurga Jun 2015 #3

The debates, as they are currently run, are a joke. NV Whino Jun 2015 #4

I strongly suspect those that require informing ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #5

I think 2016 is make or break for networks doing the debates yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #6

That there is the target >>> networks RobertEarl Jun 2015 #8

Fewer bigwillq Jun 2015 #7

A minority opinion, bwq RobertEarl Jun 2015 #9

We should always argue with our politicians! bigwillq Jun 2015 #10

I agree Johonny Jun 2015 #12

The more the merrier. Major Hogwash Jun 2015 #11

I'm trying to figure out 'equal' whatchamacallit Jun 2015 #13