Pingu
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American Presidential Election is closing in soon, and the top nominees are up for a debate. US being one of the influential conutries of the world, this debate can give some insights into what the candidates would be like if they were to be the next United States of America's president.
If you are interested here is what you want to know.
What is it?
It is a First Presidential Debate of 2016. That means it is a moderated discussion between two nominees for the US presidentship from two different political parties viz. Republican and Democratic Party.
This year you will see Hillary Clinton representing the Democrats and Donald Trump from Republicans.
How does this debate work?
It is a 90-minute Q&A with questions moderated by the moderator, Lester Holt from the network NBC. Questions can be asked by either candidates to each other. There will be no questions from the audience or the reporters present at the venue.
What questions can be expected?
Moderator is expected to ask hard hitting questions related to, but not restricted only to, foreign policy, Privacy and Data surveillance, terrorism, economic stability, police brutality and law enforcement violence etc. Both candidates have been asked questions in the past but how do they answer questions will give an introduction into how their governance would shape up.
Topics to watch out for:
Foreign Policy from both especially from Donald Trump who has been vocal about his anti-immigration policy. Counter-terrorism measures would be a hot topic too.
Trump is expected to answer his stance on current and future immigration policies, his financial involvements.
This will not be Clinton's first debate, but she will be subjected to questions related to her infamous email scandal, past governance review and what came out into the light recently her health scare.
When can you watch it?
The debate will be aired on 26th September 2016, 9PM EST.
Which translates to 27th September, 6:30AM IST
Where is it happening?
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York.
Where & how can you watch it?
All American news networks is expected to carry the 90-minute session commercial free.
In India, CNN International will be airing the debate.
Satellite:
VideoconD2H - LCN 359
TataSky - LCN 631
Airtel Digital TV - LCN 320
Reliance Digital - LCN 457
Sun Direct - LCN 566
Dish TV - LCN 615
Cable:
Check with your local cable operator guide.
If you don't have International news package activated the debate can also be viewed on CNN.com and other news sites.
News channels other than CNN Intl' may also cover this debate, so you may not miss out on much.
What happens next?
Can't say. This will help the voters of the US to know their candidate a little better, and also help make up their minds.
All news channels in India and across the globe are anticipating a lot of heat in and drama from this debate, a lot of discussions will be followed. Based on the responses of the candidates, the effect of such decisions on local governance or economy can also be anticipated.
This is just one of the several presidential debates that will be happening before the election - November 8th, 2016.
So if you missed this, there will be more action coming soon.
Second Debate - October 9th
Third Debate - October 19th
Vice Presidential Debate - October 4th
Pingu
Source:
1. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/26/us/politics/presidential-debate.html?
2. dthforum.com
If you are interested here is what you want to know.
What is it?
It is a First Presidential Debate of 2016. That means it is a moderated discussion between two nominees for the US presidentship from two different political parties viz. Republican and Democratic Party.
This year you will see Hillary Clinton representing the Democrats and Donald Trump from Republicans.
How does this debate work?
It is a 90-minute Q&A with questions moderated by the moderator, Lester Holt from the network NBC. Questions can be asked by either candidates to each other. There will be no questions from the audience or the reporters present at the venue.
What questions can be expected?
Moderator is expected to ask hard hitting questions related to, but not restricted only to, foreign policy, Privacy and Data surveillance, terrorism, economic stability, police brutality and law enforcement violence etc. Both candidates have been asked questions in the past but how do they answer questions will give an introduction into how their governance would shape up.
Topics to watch out for:
Foreign Policy from both especially from Donald Trump who has been vocal about his anti-immigration policy. Counter-terrorism measures would be a hot topic too.
Trump is expected to answer his stance on current and future immigration policies, his financial involvements.
This will not be Clinton's first debate, but she will be subjected to questions related to her infamous email scandal, past governance review and what came out into the light recently her health scare.
When can you watch it?
The debate will be aired on 26th September 2016, 9PM EST.
Which translates to 27th September, 6:30AM IST
Where is it happening?
Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York.
Where & how can you watch it?
All American news networks is expected to carry the 90-minute session commercial free.
In India, CNN International will be airing the debate.
Satellite:
VideoconD2H - LCN 359
TataSky - LCN 631
Airtel Digital TV - LCN 320
Reliance Digital - LCN 457
Sun Direct - LCN 566
Dish TV - LCN 615
Cable:
Check with your local cable operator guide.
If you don't have International news package activated the debate can also be viewed on CNN.com and other news sites.
News channels other than CNN Intl' may also cover this debate, so you may not miss out on much.
What happens next?
Can't say. This will help the voters of the US to know their candidate a little better, and also help make up their minds.
All news channels in India and across the globe are anticipating a lot of heat in and drama from this debate, a lot of discussions will be followed. Based on the responses of the candidates, the effect of such decisions on local governance or economy can also be anticipated.
This is just one of the several presidential debates that will be happening before the election - November 8th, 2016.
So if you missed this, there will be more action coming soon.
Second Debate - October 9th
Third Debate - October 19th
Vice Presidential Debate - October 4th
Pingu
Source:
1. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/26/us/politics/presidential-debate.html?
2. dthforum.com
