DebateWatch

Beginning in 1996, the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) started a program entitled DebateWatch, which brings citizens together to view and discuss presidential debates.  This program allows for voters to better understand the positions taken by presidential candidates and encourages citizens to engage in dialogue with their respective communities about the important electoral decisions they will make in November.

This year, the Office of the Secretary of State is working to promote this program in an effort to champion civic involement among Kentuckians.  Participation has no boundaries with DebateWatch because all that is required is access to a television, open minded viewers, and the willingness to engage in meaningful discussion.  We are encouraging schools, neighborhoods, civics organizations, senior citizens centers, or any other group to organize a Debate Watch.  In order for our office to be an active participant in DebateWatch '08, we will be organizing our own debate watching parties across Kentucky.

Please click on the 2008 Debate Schedule tab and the Resources tab to get more inforation about Debate Watch '08.  We look forward to partnering with you on this program and working with you towards accomplishing our goal of increasing civic awareness. 

To join our efforts, to share your results, or to ask any questions about DebateWatch '08, please feel free to contact Hugh Derek Hall in our offices at sos.civics@ky.gov or at 502-564-3490.