The reason that Hillary is skittish about having a debate in New York.

[Uncle Joe]

90. When six mega-corporate media conglomerates control 90+% of everything the American People

see on television, hear on the radio or read in printed publications, debates; allowing the candidates to present their messages to the people unfiltered become a much more integral part of the democratic process.

That kind of monopoly propaganda power especially since the advent of one way, top down television and the condensation of news outlets has propelled debates to the forefront for a well functioning democracy to exist.

The vote isn't protected under such conditions, the national corporate media conglomerates have been deafeningly silent in regards to the massive voter suppression that took place in Arizona.

In a debate, Bernie or any other candidate could bring this critical issue/injustice up to the people in real time, the corporate media conglomerates have abrogated their responsibility toward a well informed electorate, so debates are all the more critical.