Step 1: Get the word out!

Retweet the below to let everyone know that the campaign is live, and that they can join us here.

Tweet one of the following, or write your own

  • @TheDemocrats (DNC)
  • @DWStweets (DNC Chair, D Wasserman Schultz)
  • @TulsiGabbard (DNC Vice Chair, Tulsi Gabbard)

Step 2: Contact the DNC!

Call the DNC at (202) 863-8000

Hello.
My name is [Name] of [City, State] and I am calling the Democratic National Committee today regarding the upcoming Democratic primary debates. As of now, there are six primary debates planned; in the 2008 election cycle, there were twenty-six debates, which is over four times as many. I urge that the DNC increases the number of debates, as called for by Governor O'Malley and Senator Sanders, so that we may be better informed on the candidates. Thank you for your time.

Send the DNC an email using their official form

Dear Mrs. Wasserman Schultz,

I am contacting you today in regards to the upcoming Democratic primary debates. As of now, there are six primary debates scheduled; in the 2008 election cycle, there were twenty-six debates, which shows a decrease in the number of debates by over four times. In an effort to become an informed voter, I feel I have exhausted my options for learning about each candidate's stances and opinions through their official campaign publications. However, seeing how candidates contrast each other when debating is a key part in deciding who to support. Six debates are far too few to make an informed decision about who should represent the Democratic Party in the 2016 general election, especially considering that these are the only debates in which the candidates can participate. I urge you to respect the requests of your supporters and of Senator Bernie Sanders and Governor Martin O'Malley by increasing the number of primary Democratic debates. The debates for the 2008 election cycle were fantastic as after twenty-six debates, I'm sure most can agree that the differences between the candidates were clear.
Thank you for representing the interests of the Democratic Party members.

Sincerely,
[Name]

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9 Comments

Bernie Sanders Won't Add Debates Without Hillary Clinton Onstage

[…] Meanwhile, progressive activists, including many Sanders supporters, have accused the party of sheltering Hillary Clinton from a potentially damaging debate against her rivals for the nomination. Sanders’ base is calling on the DNC with increasing urgency to open up the debate schedule, tweeting and calling the DNC at a furious rate. “The Democratic National Committee isn’t playing fair,” said Bernie activists and VoteForBernie.org. […]

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Michael Parks

If the Democrats are serious about running this country, they had better show the people why they are the ones to do it.
People are tired of cheap slogans and empty promises. We want some red meat debates and lots of them.
We want to hear how they are going to force the Republicans to throw the masses a bone instead of a pink slip.

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Weneed Criticalthinking

At the Bernie Sanders.com store they have a Union made, that is Made in USA t-shirts for sale that says Bernie FOR President 2016 . I want to buy a black t-shirt that says in big is letters Made in USA and also says Bernie FOR President 2016. How do I get my request to that store. He Owns that message Made in USA more that any other candidate. That is a message that all demographics say they are for. Yes and I am being pro active to get the DNC to sanction more debates. Thank you for the great website you have here.

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Useless phone call

It’s a joke to call these people. They don’t sound like Democrats at all. They offer to take your phone number for a call-back, which won’t happen (I’ve already left mine). They say they will take your comment, but all they’re going to do is check off a box, not really take your comment. This is a useless exercise.

The DNC address is 430 S. Capitol Street SE, Washington DC 20077

A FLOOD of good old-fashioned letters, on paper, in envelopes, MIGHT get their attention.

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Wayne Chism

The DNC should want those voters to participate in state and congressional elections no matter who the democratic candidate for president ends up being. Inter-party debates, and more debates in general, give voters the opportunity to see where all the democratic candidates stand on different issues, and how their positions contrast with those of the Republicans.

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Marsha Sherman

I want to know why, if the DNC is going to allow only 6 debates, the first one is being held on a TV station which less than half the population has access to? I subscribe to Dish satellite, but the only package affordable to me does not contain CNN. I have many friends and associates who can’t even afford either cable or satellite and only watch what comes through their TV antennas, such as the major networks, ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX. Why isn’t this VERY IMPORTANT debate being televised on a network accessible to all? Who makes this choice, and what stations are being scheduled for future debates?

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