Trump impeachment briefly unifies Democrats at debate, but candidates clash over guns, healthcare
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump impeachment briefly unifies Democrats at debate, but candidates clash over guns, healthcare

LA Times  

Twelve candidates take the stage before the Democratic primary debate in Ohio on Tuesday. Sen. Kamala Harris of California, asked whether her support for removing Trump from office is fair to the president, said her stance involved “just being observant, because he has committed crimes in plain sight.” The sole note of hesitancy on the subject came from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, the last of the Democratic candidates to embrace impeachment. “I don’t just want to push Donald Trump off Twitter,” Warren said. O’Rourke said there was not a binary choice; a president could take more moderate steps such as tighter background checks and “red flag” laws while pursuing the buyback. “Let me invite you all to a major rally we are having in Queens, New York,” the 78-year-old Brooklyn native said, referring to a big campaign event planned for Saturday, teasing a “special guest.” News broke during the debate that progressive rising star Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York would endorse him at the rally.

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‘Pleading with him’: CNN sees Trump supporters in despair over ‘unorthodox’ debate prep
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‘Pleading with him’: CNN sees Trump supporters in despair over ‘unorthodox’ debate prep

Raw Story  

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Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing

CNN  

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Trump gloats over Biden’s debate performance at a Virginia rally
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump gloats over Biden’s debate performance at a Virginia rally

Associated Press  

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Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now
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Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Dems stick by him — for now

Associated Press  

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Joe Biden Fumbles Through Debate With Donald Trump
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Joe Biden Fumbles Through Debate With Donald Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden fumbled his way through Thursday night’s presidential debate with Donald Trump, an alarming performance for Democrats eager to see him shut down his deeply flawed GOP challenger: a twice-impeached convicted felon known for his lies and ugly attacks. Amy Walter, the editor-in-chief of Cook Political Report, which forecasts election outcomes, speculated that the odds …

Ground Game: Thursday’s presidential debate, a potential second term for Trump, and Democratic discontent
55 years ago

Ground Game: Thursday’s presidential debate, a potential second term for Trump, and Democratic discontent

Associated Press  

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Trump blows off prepping for 'the most important debate' to host a campaign rally

Raw Story  

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10 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump challenges Joe Biden to debate after jilting Republican rivals

Live Mint  

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Donald Trump Reveals When He'd Join GOP Debates

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump has refused to participate in all four GOP presidential debates this year, but he revealed Friday what it would take for him to finally participate in the time-honored tradition. The former president and current front-runner for the Republican nomination addressed the possibility of a debate stage appearance during an interview on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show. …

Trump will hold a fundraiser instead of appearing at next week’s Republican presidential debate
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump will hold a fundraiser instead of appearing at next week’s Republican presidential debate

Associated Press  

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Donald Trump calls GOP debate ‘unwatchable’ during rally in Florida
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Donald Trump calls GOP debate ‘unwatchable’ during rally in Florida

Hindustan Times  

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Joe Biden Is Thinking Only About Trump, And 4 Other Takeaways From The Third GOP Debate

Huff Post  

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'Missing in action': Florida Governor slams Trump for skipping Republican debate
1 year, 3 months ago

'Missing in action': Florida Governor slams Trump for skipping Republican debate

India Today  

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1 year, 3 months ago

8 moments that stood out from the second GOP 2024 presidential debate

NPR  

8 moments that stood out from the second GOP 2024 presidential debate Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark J. Terrill/AP Mark J. Terrill/AP Candidates vying for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination met at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in Simi Valley, Calif., Wednesday night for a second debate, and though former President Donald Trump was not present, he …

Absent Trump steals show at raucous GOP's first presidential debate
1 year, 4 months ago

Absent Trump steals show at raucous GOP's first presidential debate

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 4 months ago

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New Indian Express  

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1 year, 4 months ago

Five takeaways from the GOP debate: DeSantis’ not-so-big night, Trump’s absence

LA Times  

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News Analysis: Some clear losers in first GOP debate, but the absent Trump emerges largely unscathed
1 year, 4 months ago

News Analysis: Some clear losers in first GOP debate, but the absent Trump emerges largely unscathed

LA Times  

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The GOP presidential debate puts a spotlight on Wisconsin, one of the few remaining swing states
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Associated Press  

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Editorial: Of course Trump should skip the GOP debates. He’s unfit for office

LA Times  

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3 years, 6 months ago

Trump returns to rally stage in Ohio, urges votes for Republicans

Al Jazeera  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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LA Times  

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4 years, 3 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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5 years ago

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Associated Press  

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5 years ago

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Associated Press  

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5 years, 3 months ago

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NPR  

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5 years, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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5 years, 6 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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5 years, 6 months ago

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LA Times  

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