Abortion is supposed to be a tough issue for Republican Dave McCormick, but he had the best of it in Tuesday night’s debate with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D). Casey was asked by a moderator about the years he spent describing himself as a pro-life Democrat and why he changed. […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: If the Veep debate was a boxing match, the ref would’ve stopped it
Sometimes after Mass when I lector (read one of the readings), a kind fellow parishioner may offer me a compliment on how well I did. My standard reply is: “It’s easy when you have good material.” Well, JD Vance had good material — courtesy of almost four years of abject […]
Andy Bloom: Vance shows Trump how it’s done
Recapping the vice-presidential debate.
By Andy Bloom
David Reel: An idea whose time has come — replace presidential election debates with candidate forums
After the ABC debacle, should we rethink debates as a concept?
By David Reel
David Reel: Presidential debates and happy endings
The first and perhaps only debate for the 2024 presidential general election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, held on September 10th, is history. Throughout their long history these debates have resulted in pre-debate and post-debate disagreements. Before the most recent debate, the Harris campaign adamantly refused to consider an […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Fact-checks that the “fact-checkers” somehow forgot
One-sided, inaccurate fact-checking made last week’s debate a farce.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Christine Flowers: Young, urban — and Republican?
Watching the debate with Philadelphia’s young Republicans was enlightening.
By Christine Flowers
Andy Bloom: Trump flounders but Harris doesn’t close
Analysis of last night’s debate.
By Andy Bloom
Guy Ciarrocchi: A viewers’ guide to the debate
Questions to ask yourself, even if moderators don’t.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Andy Bloom: He is who we thought he was – Joe Biden fails the test
Are these really the two best choices we have for the most important job in the world?
By Andy Bloom