Debate
-
Boxer v. Fiorina Debate
Time - Swampland &bull Yesterday
Senator Barbara Boxer and former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who is challenging the California Democrat for her job, had their first debate last night. Fiorina, I thought, did surprisingly well but that may be due to my incredibly low expectations… Full Story »
-
Few options for Obama on 9/11
Politico Top Stories &bull Yesterday
Every year it's a challenge for the White House: how to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This year is especially awkward, given the controversy around President Barack Obama's remarks in support of an Islamic cultural center and mosque… Full Story »
-
A Little Night Music: Sarah Palin Scares Me
doamw.blogspot.com via @iMistresses &bull YesterdayI know I've mentioned this before, but every day I get more fearful that she will be the Republican nominee in 2012 and that she'll win. This woman's picture is in the dictionary next to the word wingnut, and yet… Full Story »
-
Why Vitrol Matters
The Daily Dish &bull Yesterday
The real danger-and the real cunning-of "incivility" such as Palin's is that it exempts her from dealing with complicated issues head-on. Her healthcare rhetoric shut down serious debate of the issue before it could begin, and implanted in her followers'… Full Story »
-
Ed Cox's primary logic
Politico Top 10 Blogs &bull Yesterday
Via Liz Benjamin, Ed Cox explains why the multi-candidate field - filled with three contenders who didn't express deep appreciation for him at a recent YNN debate - against Sen. All three of the candidates are unknown and the convention… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
- Primary
- Convention
-
Republican Rob Portman passes on chance to debate Democrat Lee Fisher in U.S. Senate debate on NBC's "Meet the Press"
Cleveland.com Politics &bull YesterdayThough U.S. Senate candidates Rob Portman and Lee Fisher have agreed to three debates around Ohio, voters won't find them sparring on the mother of all political stages: "Meet the Press." Full Story »
-
The Little (Moving) Picture: Brewer's Bloopers.
The American Prospect - Tapped &bull YesterdayDuring last night's Arizona gubernatorial debate, current Gov. Jan Brewer -- who signed the state's draconian immigration-enforcement bill -- stumbled through her opening statement. She also refused to recant statements, later proved false, that illegal immigration in Arizona had led… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
- Immigration
-
Obama to Focus Again on the Economy
The New York Times - The Caucus &bull Yesterday
President Obama, seeking to pivot from foreign affairs to the economy, will kick off the campaign season next week with trips to Milwaukee and Cleveland, followed by a White House news conference. On Monday, Labor Day, Mr. Obama will attend… Full Story »
-
AZ Gov Loses Head Over Headless Bodies
Talking Points Memo &bull Yesterday
For months there's been this running story about how Gov. Jan Brewer (R-AZ) falsely claimed there numerous headless bodies showing up around the state because of illegal aliens. Subsequently reporting showed there was no evidence of any headless bodies. And… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
-
SC: Green candidate for US Senate opens state headquarters, will focus on education, vows to protect Social Security
www.independentpoliticalreport.com via @CommonSenseGovm &bull YesterdayJillian Galloway on What do a retired Superior Court Judge, a well-known 70s comic-actor, and a rock musician running for California State Senate have in common? OH: Constitution Party candidate for US Senate indicted for unlawful sexual contact with a… Full Story »
-
The 'Longest 16 Seconds' of Gov. Jan Brewer's Life
The FOX Nation &bull YesterdayShe stumbled through her opening statement during a televised debate Wednesday night in a cringe-eliciting performance that was quickly turning into an Internet sensation. We have done everything that we could possibly do," Brewer said before the start of a… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
-
Sarah Palin and Jewel
The New Republic &bull Yesterday
The terms of the education debate seem calculated to make liberal knees jerk. On one side: civil rights groups, traditional government programs, and teachers. Actually, there are plenty." Full Story »
-
Gov. Perry ups ante on debate question
Houston Chronicle-Texas Politics &bull YesterdayPerry -- who has said he won't debate unless White releases his income tax returns from his time as deputy energy secretary under Clinton and Texas Democratic Party chairman -- said White must fork over the documents by Sept. 15… Full Story »
-
What Evangelicals Really Think of Glenn Beck
Time - Swampland &bull Yesterday
Glenn Beck's revival may appear to forecast him as less of a leader for America's evangelical base than one might think. In fact, many evangelical leaders suggest Beck's success could ultimately fail--if pulpits carefully parse the distinction Beck fails to make between Christianity and… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
- Constitution
- Abortion
-
Sexy Photos of The Daily Show's Olivia Munn: Photos: GQ
www.gq.com via @ccinsider &bull YesterdayBefore this summer, Olivia Munn was best known as co-host of G4's Attack of the Show!, a gig that demanded a knowledge of gaming nerdery and a willingness to tongue-bathe an iPhone. But now Munn will appear both on NBC's… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
- The Daily Show
-
Libertarian Travis Irvine for Congress: Quiz Across America Video
www.independentpoliticalreport.com via @IrvineDude &bull YesterdayOH: Constitution Party candidate for US Senate indicted for unlawful sexual contact with a minor, FL: Author, Financial Analyst Richardson joins Khavari Ticket, Five-way gubernatorial debate held in Maine, Alaskan Independence Party To Possibly Consider Murkowski For Governor, Green Party's… Full Story »
-
Obama to hold news conference next week capping economy-focused week
Star Tribune Politics &bull YesterdayThe White House said Obama would use the news conference as an opportunity to discuss his administration's work on the economy, capping a week in which the president will also travel to Wisconsin and Ohio for economic events. Cautious US… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
- Economy
- Barack Obama
-
AZ Gov. Ducks Debate Questions About Border Beheading Claims
Outside the Beltway &bull Yesterday
In addition to her awkward opening statement, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is also making headlines for failing to answer questions during last night's debate about her claim that there has been a rash of beheadings along the Arizona-Mexico border: Arizona… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
- Democratic
-
Alderden: Democratic sheriff candidate 'pretty paranoid' over debate format
Coloradoan &bull Yesterday
Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden has called one of the men running to replace him "pretty paranoid" over concerns about how a Alderden-hosted debate next week is shaping up. Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Debate
- Democratic
-
In their first debate, Boxer and Fiorina spar over the economy
Examiner Politics Channel Articles &bull Yesterday
A long-awaited matchup took full form last night when California Senate candidates, incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer and Republican Carly Fiorina, took to the stage at St. Mary's College in Moraga and engaged in their first (and perhaps, only) political debate. Unsurprisingly, the economy seemed to dominate the issues in the hour-long sparring match between the two candidates. One fundamental disagreement seemed to center around the… Full Story »
