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Sure, and in fact they often do. They wouldn't do so near the general election, because by then most of the time each party has its candidates already chosen, and there's not really much point in having the guy you've already chosen debate a bunch of guys you passed over. Before the primaries, though, it does make sense to have the candidates for each party debate each other.
What else can I help you with?
Where is a primary election held?
A primary election is to select the candidates of a particular political party. They then go and debate at the General Election.
What was the list of candidates in the same party called?
The "Ticket" usually preceded by the name of the party.
What is it called when candidates from the same party run against each other?
Primary
What is a formal discussion between candidates?
Debate
Candidates from the same party compete for their parties nomination in what type of election?
They compete in primaries.
What is the democratic debate?
It's when all the candidates that are running for president who are in the democratic party hae like a face-to-face thing where it goes on live tv and basically talks about the plans they might have in the future and comparing their ideas with the other candidates.
What are the release dates for The Republican Candidates Debate 2012 - 2011 - TV?
The Republican Candidates Debate 2012 - 2011 - TV was released on: USA: 7 September 2011
What are the release dates for The Republican Candidates Debate 2012 - 2011 TV?
The Republican Candidates Debate 2012 - 2011 TV was released on: USA: 7 September 2011
In a direct primary system who selects party candidates?
The legislators of that party select the candidates. Resources:Wikepedia :)
What was the effect of the morally powerful slavery debate on American political parties?
The slave debate split the Whig party between the pro slavery south and the anti slavery Whigs of the north. their constant bickering on candidates and platforms caused the demise of their party. the Fugitive Slave law caused the most fighting amongst them.
What effect do you think the televised debate would have on American Politics?
two articulate and knowledgeable candidates debate issues.
Who was the first president associated with modern Republicanism?
Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican President.It depends on what is meant by modern Republicanism. Party platforms change over time, so candidates of a century ago do not necessarily support the same issues as candidates of the same party today. That being stated, yes, Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican Party Presidential Nominee to win (in 1860).
