CNN Presidential Debate and its Restrictive Rules
CNN is hosting the first presidential debate with restrictive rules for other news outlets, requiring them to air the debate in full screen with the CNN logo visible, and to refer to it as the 'CNN Presidential Debate Simulcast.' The event is not organized by the Commission on Presidential Debates. CNN has denied the White House Correspondents' Association's request for its representatives to sit in the studio during the debate due to security and space concerns.
Key Points
- Debate held by CNN, not the Commission on Presidential Debates
- Rival networks must air the debate in full screen with CNN logo visible
Pros
- Providing a live feed of the debate to other networks
Cons
- Restrictive rules for other networks in airing the debate
- Denial of the White House Correspondents' Association's request for representatives to sit in the studio