Submit Questions Via YouTube Deadline Sunday July 22-Debates

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- For the first time in presidential debate history, user-generated video will drive two unprecedented debates.

On July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, the Democratic candidates for president will face your questions. No journalists. No panelists. No filters.

Just the people's questions and the candidate's answers. The Democratic candidates will be confronted with the questions you send in via YouTube.

n another first-ever facet of this live event, you will be able to provide your views as part of CNN.com's post-debate political analysis by submitting your video commentary through I-Report.

Then, on September 17, the Republican candidates will participate in the second CNN-YouTube debate.

CNN's Anderson Cooper will moderate the two-hour debates and pose follow-up questions.

The Democratic debate, the first Democratic National Committee-sanctioned presidential forum of the 2008 election cycle, will be held at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. The Republican presidential forum hosted by CNN and YouTube will take place in Florida. Both will be aired live on CNN.

You will be able to submit questions on YouTube until July 22. The site includes the questions sent so far along with some tips on how to help get your video chosen. Video Check out a few of the video questions »

CNN will produce the televised events and will select the questions used in the debates. Select YouTube contributors will be flown to Charleston to watch the debates live.

Immediately after the debate, user questions and candidate answers will be featured on YouTube and the full debate video will be available for viewing on CNN.com. Also, on both sides, people will be able to engage in community features, extending the life of the debates, and participating in the ongoing political dialogue.