'As unconventional as [a debate moderated by Joe Rogan] may sound, and unlikely as it is to happen, it actually raises an important campaign conversation,' writes Alice Stewart for CNNOpinion
Alice Stewart is a CNN political commentator, a resident fellow at Harvard University's Institute of Politics and former communications director for Ted Cruz for President. The views expressed in this commentary belong to the author. View more opinion at CNN.
It was 60 years ago when tens of millions of Americans turned on the television or radio to see Sen. John F. Kennedy face off with Vice President Nixon in the nation's first televised presidential debate. The assessment was that Kennedy won by looking"tan and fit," while Nixon looked"like death warmed over."
It was at that moment that presidential debates became a full-contact, electronic spectator sport. Alice StewartWith that in mind, it should come as no surprise that there is currently chatter about a foul-mouthed, comedian and MMA commentator seeking to host a four-hour presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. That's right, podcaster Joe Rogan pitched the idea in a recent episode of"The Joe Rogan Experience.
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