100 signatures reached
To: Commission on Presidential Debates
Candidates Must Publicly Release All Their COVID-19 Test Results To Participate In Debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates should require both candidates to publicly release the dates and results of all their COVID-19 test results as a condition to attend any in-person debate.
The health and safety of those running for President—and others in attendance at debates—can not be compromised. Full and complete transparency is the only way to ensure the debate can happen safely.
The health and safety of those running for President—and others in attendance at debates—can not be compromised. Full and complete transparency is the only way to ensure the debate can happen safely.
Why is this important?
Chris Wallace, the moderator of the first presidential debate of the 2020 election, said that Donald Trump was not tested for COVID-19 before participating in the debate because he didn't show up on time. In fact, presidential candidates were accepted on the honor system and were not expected to show their coronavirus tests results to anyone. This is unacceptable and dangerous.
Three days after the debate, Trump tested positive for COVID-19, and it's not clear whether he had already been infected at the time of the debate. Despite Trump’s positive test, and hospitalization, Trump nor the White House will release any information about his tests prior to Thursday’s positive test. Including when his last negative test was.
And now, Donald Trump, who is currently infected with the coronavirus, is stating that he is ready to debate Joe Biden again.The CDC recommends that anyone who was admitted to a hospital and needed oxygen should stay in isolation for up to 20 days after their symptoms first appeared due to the risk of infection for others and should have 2 negative coronavirus tests in a row to be in the clear.
No one should be put at risk again or have their word accepted on the honor system when it comes to a global pandemic, especially after Donald Trump has already potentially exposed numerous people to the coronavirus as a result of his irresponsible behavior.
As a safety precaution, the Commission on Presidential Debates, the organization tasked with coordinating the general election debates, must take immediate action to ensure the safety of candidates and everyone attending the upcoming vice presidential and presidential debates.
The vice presidential debate is scheduled for October 7, and the two remaining presidential debates are planned for October 15 and October 22.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the debates have become a life-or-death situation. The health of the presidential and vice presidential candidates and the safety of all involved in the debates are on the line.
We cannot take this lightly.
Three days after the debate, Trump tested positive for COVID-19, and it's not clear whether he had already been infected at the time of the debate. Despite Trump’s positive test, and hospitalization, Trump nor the White House will release any information about his tests prior to Thursday’s positive test. Including when his last negative test was.
And now, Donald Trump, who is currently infected with the coronavirus, is stating that he is ready to debate Joe Biden again.The CDC recommends that anyone who was admitted to a hospital and needed oxygen should stay in isolation for up to 20 days after their symptoms first appeared due to the risk of infection for others and should have 2 negative coronavirus tests in a row to be in the clear.
No one should be put at risk again or have their word accepted on the honor system when it comes to a global pandemic, especially after Donald Trump has already potentially exposed numerous people to the coronavirus as a result of his irresponsible behavior.
As a safety precaution, the Commission on Presidential Debates, the organization tasked with coordinating the general election debates, must take immediate action to ensure the safety of candidates and everyone attending the upcoming vice presidential and presidential debates.
The vice presidential debate is scheduled for October 7, and the two remaining presidential debates are planned for October 15 and October 22.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the debates have become a life-or-death situation. The health of the presidential and vice presidential candidates and the safety of all involved in the debates are on the line.
We cannot take this lightly.