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Sign-in Sheet
Be sure to capture the names and emails of those that attended your League's Debate Watching Party so that you can follow up with them and perhaps recruit them as new LWV members!
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Postcard
Distribute Post Cards with information linking to VOTE411.org and the LWVUS website to let voters know where they can find up to date information on elections!
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LWV Debate Party Media Advisory Template
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The League of Women Voters and Candidate Debates: A Changing Relationship
After a sixteen year period in which there were no public presidential debates, the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF) sponsored three presidential debates in 1976. These debates between Jimmy Carter (D), former governor of Georgia and Gerald Ford (R), President of the United States, were the first to be held since 1960. In 1976 the League also sponsored one vice presidential debate between Senator Walter Mondale (D-MN) and Senator Bob Dole (R-KS).
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Guiding a Discussion about the Debate: Some Sample Questions to Get Things Started
Before the Debate Begins
Thinking about and preparing for the debate before it takes place enables you to get the most from watching it. It will also help familiarize you with the candidates and issues. The preparation will help you focus on what to look for in the debate so that you will get the information you need before deciding how you will vote.
It will help if you take some time before the debate to:
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Debate Watcher's Notebook
Download the Debate Watcher's Notebook below to track the Candidates and the answers to their questions.
Thanks to the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia for designing the Debate Watcher's Notebook.
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Tips for LWV Debate Watching Party Hosts
This tip sheet is meant to complement the League of Women Voters’ publication Debate Watching 101. Watching and discussing debates can help citizens reflect on the issues and participate more fully in the 2012 elections.
Following are some general party tips and ideas for different types of parties that you might want to host.
General Party Tips:
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Host a Debate Watching Party
The League of Women Voters has a long history with candidate debates. Between 1960 and 1984, the League sponsored every presidential and vice presidential candidate debate. The League may no longer sponsor these televised debates, but state and local Leagues across the country continue to sponsor candidate debates at the state and local levels, just as they always have.
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VOTE411 Publicity Postcard
Use this postcard template to spread the word about VOTE411 in your community. The postcards are completely customizable, so you can make them as state specific as you wish!
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VOTE411 Press Release Template
Press release template to spread the word about VOTE411 in your community.
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