Debate Central

[Sestak]

Given that a: we are getting somewhat close to the February general, and b: we have recently had a remarkable uptick in the number of Atlasian publications, I thought this would be a good thing to do. Essentially, candidates in certain races can express their interest in participating in one or more debates, and then publications can express their interest regarding which races they would prefer to cover (including both primaries and general). Random drawing will then be used to decide who gets to host which debates, as well as timings. This will ensure that each publication has their part in this process.



President (open for publications to declare interest)

Committed Candidates
Pres. Fhtagn
Sen. Pericles

Interested Media Outlets
Handled independently

Vice President

Committed Candidates
Vice President PiT
Mike Wells

Interested Media Outlets
none

House of Representatives

Committed Candidates
Rep. W. X. Transit
Speaker. North C. Yankee

[wxtransit]

I hope that all of the House candidates can agree to hold a debate this time, because Atlasia needs to hear why we should get elected, and decide for themselves.

In addition, this would also be in accordance with the (potential) Make Atlasia Debate Again Act, if it's on a regular basis.

[Sestak]

I hope that all of the House candidates can agree to hold a debate this time, because Atlasia needs to hear why we should get elected, and decide for themselves.

In addition, this would also be in accordance with the (potential) Make Atlasia Debate Again Act, if it's on a regular basis.

Absolutely agree with you on the House debate. I also think we should be hosting more debates at the state level; the Southern elections went by without a peep from like half the candidates.

Obviously, if MADA passes, the newly created agency will be the ones organizing the debates, however, I do believe it is ill-advised for the government to directly decide which organizations should host the debates, or to hold the debates themselves (assuming other publications are available to do so).

Anyway, if you run a publication and are interested in hosting debates, reply to this thread and let me know.

[fhtagn]

I messaged wxtransit and weatherboy about this since they run Atlasian media outlets, but I think a VP debate would be pretty cool to do, since the VP does actually do things, and no one ever seems to run one of these.

[DFL]

The API would be more than happy to hold a debate of any candidates running for office

[Sestak]

Alright, let's do it like this:

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Once I get two (2) of these for a single-member office or four (4) for a multi-member office (posted in this thread please), I'll open the bidding for hosting the debates and we can negotiate on the number and timing.

[wxtransit]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for House of Representatives to be held in February, 2018, for as long as I am contesting the election.

In addition, I remove myself from consideration for moderation of the aforementioned debate in my capacity as Senior Correspondent with the Atlasian Political Inquirer.

[wxtransit]

I hope that all of the House candidates can agree to hold a debate this time, because Atlasia needs to hear why we should get elected, and decide for themselves.

In addition, this would also be in accordance with the (potential) Make Atlasia Debate Again Act, if it's on a regular basis.

Absolutely agree with you on the House debate. I also think we should be hosting more debates at the state level; the Southern elections went by without a peep from like half the candidates.

Obviously, if MADA passes, the newly created agency will be the ones organizing the debates, however, I do believe it is ill-advised for the government to directly decide which organizations should host the debates, or to hold the debates themselves (assuming other publications are available to do so).

Anyway, if you run a publication and are interested in hosting debates, reply to this thread and let me know.

Exactly. The new organization, while lead by a member appointed by the President, would be both officially and technically separated from the government in an independent organization.

[Pericles]

I messaged wxtransit and weatherboy about this since they run Atlasian media outlets, but I think a VP debate would be pretty cool to do, since the VP does actually do things, and no one ever seems to run one of these.

Wells and I are fine with a VP debate.

[Sestak]

I hope that all of the House candidates can agree to hold a debate this time, because Atlasia needs to hear why we should get elected, and decide for themselves.

In addition, this would also be in accordance with the (potential) Make Atlasia Debate Again Act, if it's on a regular basis.

Absolutely agree with you on the House debate. I also think we should be hosting more debates at the state level; the Southern elections went by without a peep from like half the candidates.

Obviously, if MADA passes, the newly created agency will be the ones organizing the debates, however, I do believe it is ill-advised for the government to directly decide which organizations should host the debates, or to hold the debates themselves (assuming other publications are available to do so).

Anyway, if you run a publication and are interested in hosting debates, reply to this thread and let me know.

Exactly. The new organization, while lead by a member appointed by the President, would be both officially and technically separated from the government in an independent organization.

I still have some doubts, but I guess you are right.

I don't expect the bill to pass until we're too close to the Feb election, however, so I'll be using this until then.

[Wells]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for VP to be held in Jan/Feb 2018 for as long as I am contesting the election.

x Mike Wells

[wxtransit]

I hope that all of the House candidates can agree to hold a debate this time, because Atlasia needs to hear why we should get elected, and decide for themselves.

In addition, this would also be in accordance with the (potential) Make Atlasia Debate Again Act, if it's on a regular basis.

Absolutely agree with you on the House debate. I also think we should be hosting more debates at the state level; the Southern elections went by without a peep from like half the candidates.

Obviously, if MADA passes, the newly created agency will be the ones organizing the debates, however, I do believe it is ill-advised for the government to directly decide which organizations should host the debates, or to hold the debates themselves (assuming other publications are available to do so).

Anyway, if you run a publication and are interested in hosting debates, reply to this thread and let me know.

Exactly. The new organization, while lead by a member appointed by the President, would be both officially and technically separated from the government in an independent organization.

I still have some doubts, but I guess you are right.

I don't expect the bill to pass until we're too close to the Feb election, however, so I'll be using this until then.

Awesome! You're right, the bill may not even be passed before the election.

[Pericles]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for President of Atlasia to be held in Jan/Feb 2018 for as long as I am contesting the election.

x Pericles

[fhtagn]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for President of Atlasia to be held in February 2018 for as long as I am contesting the election.

[Associate Justice PiT]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for VP to be held in Jan/Feb 2018 for as long as I am contesting the election.

x Vice President PiT

[DFL]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for Fremont First Minister to be held in February, 2018, for as long as I am contesting the election.

[Mr. Reactionary]

Im always down to yell about policy and stuff if you ever need a talking head to fill time.

[fhtagn]

Be careful with Mr. R's offer. He actually will yell.

[_]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for Lincoln Assembly to be held in February, 2018, for as long as I am contesting the election.

X Not_Madigan

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

I, the undersigned, do hereby affirm that I will participate in a series of debates in the lead up to the election for House of Representatives to be held in February, 2018, for as long as I am contesting the election.



Signing Statement: With my present circumstances, I cannot guarantee that I won't be late in answering a given question, but participating in such a debate has long interested me and I would love to take part to the extent that I am able to.

[Mike Thick]

I’m always down to debate

[Sestak]

Also, if anyone has any media outlets who are interested in holding a VP or House debate, please reply to this thread (and specifically indicate which of these races you'd be willing to do)

[DFL]

I’m always willing to host, but I get that pretty much anything I do is a conflict of interest in the making

[Mr. Reactionary]

I’m always willing to host, but I get that pretty much anything I do is a conflict of interest in the making

Why?

[wxtransit]

I’m always willing to host, but I get that pretty much anything I do is a conflict of interest in the making

Why?

He's Vice Chair of Alliance