The campaign deal saw the stage almost set for the upcoming CNN presidential debate where the candidates weren't the only ones expected to follow slanted rules.
The announcement that CNN would host the upcoming June 27 presidential debate, billed as the first of two deals by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, had set expectations that the forum would favor the incumbent from the outset. On Saturday, the network dispelled the doubts of many to the contrary like them released details on the rules of the 90-minute contest.
Moderated by hosts Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, an audience would be notably absent from the Atlanta, Georgia venue, where there would be no shortage of cheers and jeers. In addition to banning pre-written memos and props of any kind, cross-talk was expected to be reduced early on, as CNN producers would monitor the candidates' microphones, keeping them muted except when told to called to speak
Although details such as which side of the stage the contestants would stand on would be determined by a coin toss, and each contestant would receive a pen, paper and bottle of water, the rules about commercial breaks affected the candidates and other networks. the same
During the two scheduled outages, it was announced that staff would not be able to interact with candidates. Similarly, outlets simulcasting the event would not be able to add their two cents in lieu of ads during those windows. seconds in the Los Angeles Times.
Additionally, in order to air the simulcast, participating networks had to refer to the event as “CNN Presidential Debate” and promote it as “CNN Presidential Debate Simulcast.” The program guides were even expected to read: “Simulcast: CNN Presidential Debate.”
Additionally, the CNN logo was expected to be displayed at all times during the simulcast, and the Times stated that “instead of the blue background showing the constitution, as seen in previous presidential debates, viewers will see the CNN logo.”
“CNN is unilaterally producing this debate,” a network spokesperson told the newspaper, “and that requires transparency with viewers and a substantial investment of resources.”
A package stacked to favor Biden also set major hurdles for third-party candidates such as environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who had switched his affiliation from the Democratic Party to independent after the Democratic National Committee refused to honor the main rivals of the holder.
The network's details specified: “In order to meet CNN's qualifications for the debate, candidates must meet the requirements set forth in Article II, Section 1 of the US Constitution to serve as President. Both Biden and Trump meet these requirements, as do Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Cornel West and Jill Stein, who have tickets that are not for a major party.”
“Participants must also submit a formal declaration of candidacy to the Federal Electoral Commission. All five have done so,” the outlet said before clarifying who the gatekeepers were and where the current bar to enter had been set .
“All participating debaters must appear on a sufficient number of state ballots to reach the threshold of 270 electoral votes to win the presidency and receive at least 15% in four separate national polls of registered or likely voters who meet the standards of CNN for the reports,” he said. network which states: “Polls that meet these standards are those sponsored by CNN, ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, Marquette University Law School, Monmouth University, NBC News, The New York Times/Siena College, NPR/PBS NewsHour/ Marist College, Quinnipiac University, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.”
As for Tapper and Bash, seen by many as tag team participants there to support Biden and take down Trump, CNN said its moderators “will use every tool at their disposal to enforce the timing and ensure a civilized discussion.”
The announced rules had social media users hoping for solutions that would further benefit the incumbent, including the potential for headsets and pre-supplied questions.
No notes…it's a wash as they have already supplied the questions to the Biden team, 100% guaranteed.
This is a trap for Trump
— Steven Hines (@sw_hines) June 15, 2024
How about “no ears” for either candidate? You don't need notes when you have someone in your ear.
— UnBaffle.me (@unbaffle_me) June 15, 2024
Why does Trump even agree to step into this trap? He should have refused. They will give Joe the questions ahead of time and cut the mic if Trump tries to bring up anything compromising for Joe.
— LiseLaSalle@The Trouble With Justice (@Thetroublewit) June 15, 2024
this doesn't sound like a debate, but it has produced excessive silliness, with every aspect rigged in favor of biden
— Maleka Sade Davis (@MalekaSade) June 15, 2024
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