Presidential Debates
Presidential Candidates Debate
2016-09-04T09:59:34-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYjBkXC8yMDE2MDkwMzE0MDA0MzAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Former Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Gerald Ford met in Philadelphia for the first of three presidential debates prior to the 1976 presidential election. While standing at separate podia, the two candidates responded to questions on domestic issues and economic policy from a panel of journalists. The debate took place before a live audience in the Walnut Street Theater, and ended abruptly after the loss of pool audio from the debate. The two candidates continued to stand at their podia as correspondents interviewed campaign officials and discussed the progress of the debate. The debate was moderated by Edwin Newman. Other panelists included Frank Reynolds, James Gannon, and Elizabeth Drew.
Each candidate was questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. Panelists were allowed one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements.
Former Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Gerald Ford met in Philadelphia for the first of three presidential debates prior to the…
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Former Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Gerald Ford met in Philadelphia for the first of three presidential debates prior to the 1976 presidential election. While standing at separate podia, the two candidates responded to questions on domestic issues and economic policy from a panel of journalists. The debate took place before a live audience in the Walnut Street Theater, and ended abruptly after the loss of pool audio from the debate. The two candidates continued to stand at their podia as correspondents interviewed campaign officials and discussed the progress of the debate. The debate was moderated by Edwin Newman. Other panelists included Frank Reynolds, James Gannon, and Elizabeth Drew.
Each candidate was questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. Panelists were allowed one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements. close
Each candidate was questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. Panelists were allowed one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements.
Former Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Gerald Ford met in Philadelphia for the first of three presidential debates prior to the… read more
Former Governor Jimmy Carter (D-GA) and President Gerald Ford met in Philadelphia for the first of three presidential debates prior to the 1976 presidential election. While standing at separate podia, the two candidates responded to questions on domestic issues and economic policy from a panel of journalists. The debate took place before a live audience in the Walnut Street Theater, and ended abruptly after the loss of pool audio from the debate. The two candidates continued to stand at their podia as correspondents interviewed campaign officials and discussed the progress of the debate. The debate was moderated by Edwin Newman. Other panelists included Frank Reynolds, James Gannon, and Elizabeth Drew.
Each candidate was questioned in turn and given three minutes to respond. Panelists were allowed one follow-up question. The candidates were given two minutes for rebuttals and three minutes for closing statements. close
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- James A. Baker III Manager Ford Presidential Campaign
- David Brinkley Co-Anchor NBC Television->News
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- Rosalynn Carter Spouse Jimmy Carter
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- James Gannon Correspondent Wall Street Journal
- Douglas Kiker Correspondent NBC Television
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- Frank Reynolds Anchor ABC Television
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