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Presidential Debates
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The GOP Agenda (or Lack Thereof)
To hear Republicans tell it, the United States' major issues boil down to Hillary Clinton's emails, Benghazi and Planned Parenthood.
The Long Truck Wreck of the Second GOP Debate(s)
At this point, the GOP campaign for president is the World Wrestling Federation in Gucci shoes.
David Cay Johnston Dissects Trump and Fiorina’s Business Records
Real estate developer Donald Trump and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina faced off over their business experience.
The Consequences of Our Underwhelming Criminal Legal System Reform Debate
As we revel in our moral courage, we've failed to fully apprehend the enormity of our moral failures.
Martin O’Malley Slams Democratic National Committee for Rigging Debates
Democratic presidential candidate Martin Ou2019Malley is urging supporters to rally next week in front of the Democratic National Committee.
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What Happened to Nationally Televised Election Debates?
How many immediately thought of Donald Trump versus the rest of the Republicans on Fox News?
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William Rivers Pitt | Double-Barreled Disaster: Two GOP Debates in One Night
“I endured both of these things, two in one day with seventeen participants, and may never fully recover from the experience.”
Media Fails to Report Solar, Wind Successes from Obama’s Policies
Media Fails to Report Solar, Wind Successes from President Obama's Policies
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Proclivity for Pleading
Contrary to political pundits claiming that Romney have Obama a run for his money over the span of the three debates, Lee R. Haven saw what most people did: …
Obama vs. Romney III: “I got nuthin’,” But There’s a Reason for That
Lambert Strether, the voice that brings you your weekly Election Countdown, gives you a recap of the third presidential debate in the voices of those who did not get …