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Open Debates is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to reforming the presidential debate process. Currently, the presidential debates are controlled by the Republican and Democratic parties, through the private bipartisan corporation called the Commission on Presidential Debates.  As a result, challenging formats and popular third party candidates are often excluded from the debates.

Open Debates has launched simultaneous campaigns to inform the public, the news media and policy makers about the antidemocratic conduct of the Commission on Presidential Debates. It is also promoting an alternative presidential debate sponsor - the nonpartisan Citizens' Debate Commission - comprised of national civic leaders committed to maximizing voter education.

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