Independent experts urge no debate to aid Johnson
A one member commission of the American Political Science Association argues the president should decide if he will debate Goldwater. It notes that the incumbent faces unique duties and international stakes and that careful rules or subjects should be agreed on. Goldwater says he is ready and would welcome debates. Kennedy had supported debates before his death.
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Johnson Candidacy Debate Stance Tied to Equal Time Law
In 1964 Johnson faced GOP pressure over debate willingness. Debates would await Congress action on a measure already approved in 1960 that would suspend the federal equal time requirement for presidential candidates from splinter parties.
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