CNN Announces Copyright Free Presidential Debate Footage

Keeping in mind the adage about weather, news today about an about-face in the media response to providing voters with copyright free access to debate transcripts, as reported by CNN, via slashdot via The Daily Background:

  • Media Advisory for release: May 5, 2007: “…Due to the historical nature of presidential debates and the significance of these forums to the American public, CNN believes strongly that the debates should be accessible to the public. The candidates need to be held accountable for what they say throughout the election process. The presidential debates are an integral part of our system of government, in which the American people have the opportunity to make informed choices about who will serve them. Therefore, CNN debate coverage will be made available without restrictions at the conclusion of each live debate. We believe this is good for the country and good for the electoral process. This decision will apply to all of CNN’s presidential debates, beginning with the upcoming New Hampshire debates in June.”
  • Update, May 8, 2007 MSNBC posts transcipt of California Republican debate held May 3, 2007
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