The Print Debate Center has created a sample two candidate Print Debate, between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon, to illustrate the level playing field that renders a Print Debate as an effective tool for candidates to communicate with the electorate. The debate corresponds to the historical broadcast debates that occurred in the fall of 1960. Where possible, the content reflects the actual debate transcripts. To best display the application of the Print Debate model, we have altered some of the text, paraphrased and juxtaposed issues and created material so that readers may gain the best sense of the utility and flexibility of Print Debate for the modern campaign.

To achieve widespread distribution of all Print Debates, candidates are able to email the debate to constituents throughout their district. See an email sample of Round 1 of the Kennedy/Nixon debate here.

The Kennedy/Nixon Debate can be viewed in its entirety here.

Richard Nixon Challenger		John Kennedy Challenger