The Ohio Debate Commission was established four years ago to foster fair and substantive debates that encourage participation in our democracy. But this year it's having trouble getting the candidates to show up.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Republican Senate Candidate J.D. Vance declined to participate in the commission’s Debates
While Vance has agreed to other debates with his Democratic opponent Tim Ryan, DeWine is not expected to debate his opponent Nan Whaley
Today on All Sides with Ann Fisher we are taking a look at how debates are evolving and their impact on voters.
Guests:
- Andrew J. Tobias, statehouse reporter for Cleveland.com
- Jill Zimon, executive director of the Ohio Debate Commission
- Dr. Mitchell McKinney, professor of political communication and dean of the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Akron
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