April 24, 2007
Real-Time Presidential Debate Online
Three Major Web sites - Yahoo, Slate and The Huffington Post - have announced that they will collectively host two online Presidential debates this year.
Although no specific date has been set, the debates will take place around Labor Day, both for the Democratic and for the Republican candidates. The debates will be moderated by PBS's Charlie Rose. The online audience will be allowed to ask candidates questions and participate in the debate in real-time.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean will make the introductory remarks at the start of the Democratic debate. No announcement has been made yet about an introducion for the Republican debate.
Host Charlie Rose said, "We intend for these debates to be a groundbreaking mix of old and new traditions in politics," adding that, "2008 will be a momentous year for the electoral process in America, thanks in large part to technology and politics connecting like never before. I am proud to host the first ever online only debate, which will reach and engage the voting audience in a whole new way."
Posted by Buzz Webster at April 24, 2007 04:58 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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