Bernie Sanders

madfloridian

(88,117 posts) Thu Oct 8, 2015, 07:28 PM Oct 2015

I did not realize the Oct 13 debate seating is by invitation only.

http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016-debate-schedule/how-to-get-2016-presidential-primary-debate-tickets/

Tickets are usually controlled by the state party organization which is sponsoring the debate. Here is a breakdown for the upcoming debates of who to contact:
October 13, 2015 - CNN Democratic Debate in Las Vegas

Statement from the Wynn Las Vegas on ticketing:

"The upcoming debate is an invite-only event. Tickets are not available for purchase. If you would like to request tickets should they become available to the public, please contact the Nevada State Democratic Party at www.nvdems.com or 702-737-8683 to request to be added to their list."

Read more at http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016-debate-schedule/how-to-get-2016-presidential-primary-debate-tickets/#cl8EmsuQf8JK6zLe.99

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I did not realize the Oct 13 debate seating is by invitation only. (Original Post) madfloridian Oct 2015 OP

Yup. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Oct 2015 #1

I believe it (in recent years) always has been NV Whino Oct 2015 #2

From the link, GOP mostly using drawings. madfloridian Oct 2015 #3

what time is the debate? Pharaoh Oct 2015 #4

6:00 PST Le Taz Hot Oct 2015 #6

I guess that translates to 8pm central Pharaoh Oct 2015 #7

I try not to calculate time differences. Le Taz Hot Oct 2015 #9

I'm not sure about Nevadans but Californians are about to land in Las Vegas Le Taz Hot Oct 2015 #5

Well, I say... madfloridian Oct 2015 #8

Well, after all, this is a representative democracy, and it is the Democratic Party Demeter Oct 2015 #10

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)

1. Yup.

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 07:35 PM

Oct 2015

There was a suggestion that that might result in the house being 'packed' for a candidate supported by the DNC.

NV Whino

(20,886 posts)

2. I believe it (in recent years) always has been

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 07:38 PM

Oct 2015

I could be wrong, of course, and that doesn't mean I approve of the practice right or wrong.

madfloridian

(88,117 posts)

3. From the link, GOP mostly using drawings.

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:04 PM

Oct 2015

October 28, 2015 - CNBC Republican Debate
Statement from the Colorado Republican Party on debate ticket raffle:
"Tickets will be given away by drawing. You may enter for free here: Debate Ticket Raffle"

Statement from the University of Colorado Boulder concerning the availability of student debate tickets:
"Ticket details are still being finalized, but an allotment of tickets for CU-Boulder students will be available. More details will be available in the coming months."

Saturday, February 13, 2016 - CBS News Republican Debate
The South Carolina Republican Party has setup a ticketing page available here with this information:

"Greenville, South Carolina is excited to host a Republican Presidential Debate on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Please note: making a ticket request does not guarantee a ticket or admission to the debate. Tickets are very limited and requests will potentially be fulfilled by random drawing, given the massive interest in the debate. We will contact you at the appropriate time if your name is chosen (not before January 2016)."

Read more at http://www.uspresidentialelectionnews.com/2016-debate-schedule/how-to-get-2016-presidential-primary-debate-tickets/#Ri7wYmWDhQY7vZI6.99

Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)

4. what time is the debate?

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:32 PM

Oct 2015

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)

6. 6:00 PST

Reply to Pharaoh (Reply #4)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:36 PM

Oct 2015

Pharaoh

(8,209 posts)

7. I guess that translates to 8pm central

Reply to Le Taz Hot (Reply #6)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:37 PM

Oct 2015

perfect!!

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)

9. I try not to calculate time differences.

Reply to Pharaoh (Reply #7)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:40 PM

Oct 2015

I seem to always want to calculate in the wrong direction.

Le Taz Hot

(22,271 posts)

5. I'm not sure about Nevadans but Californians are about to land in Las Vegas

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:35 PM

Oct 2015

en masse. They're carpooling to the venue because word has leaked out now from dozens of sources that the audience is pre-loaded for Hillary and if Sanders' supporters aren't allowed inside they're trying to make sure there is an OVERWHELMING representation of Bernie supporters outside -- so many that even the brain-dead MSM can't ignore them.

Oh, and "If you would like to request tickets should they become available . . ." should tell you something. Besides the "invite-only event," invited by whom? The debate was scheduled by the DNC, controlled by the DNC and the debate audience is determined by the DNC.

madfloridian

(88,117 posts)

8. Well, I say...

Reply to Le Taz Hot (Reply #5)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:37 PM

Oct 2015

GO Californians! Thanks. I had read something about this, but really had not paid attention.

Demeter

(85,373 posts)

10. Well, after all, this is a representative democracy, and it is the Democratic Party

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Thu Oct 8, 2015, 08:55 PM

Oct 2015

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