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Politics & Government

6 Takeaways From The Nevada Democratic Debate

3:16pm February 20, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

It was former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's first debate after spending more than $300 million on ads. He had an uneven performance, especially when it came to his record on women.

Politics & Government

In New Hampshire Debate, Iowa Winners Sanders, Buttigieg Get More Scrutiny

8:03am February 08, 2020

by Scott Detrow

After a fourth-place finish in Iowa, former vice president Joe Biden was more aggressive, taking shots at the Vermont senator and Indiana mayor. New Hampshire voters will make their picks Tuesday.

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Ten democratic presidential candidates appear onstage before the start of the Democratic Presidential Debate at Texas Southern University in Houston on Thursday.

Politics & Government

5 Questions Answered About The 3rd Democratic Debate

11:24am September 13, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren faced off onstage for the first time, but Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders wound up taking much of the heat, sparing Warren.

From the Democratic presidential debates hosted in Detroit, candidates (left) Marianne Williamson, Rep. Tim Ryan, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke former Gov. John Hickenlooper

Politics & Government

Debates, Not Voters, Begin Sending Democratic Presidential Candidates Packing

2:26pm September 09, 2019

The field of Democratic presidential hopefuls has begun to shrink in advance of, and because of, this week's debate. The new, more rigorous rules instituted by the party are causing some controversy.

In December 1951, Norfolk Prison hosted its first international debate, against Oxford University. The debater pictured, Dick Taverne, went on to be a member of Parliament. When the prison hosted debates, church groups, local business owners, even judges

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After Half A Century, Inmates Resurrect The Norfolk Prison Debating Society

3:43pm December 27, 2016

by Natasha Haverty

Between the 1930s and 1960s, a group of inmates formed the Norfolk Prison Debating Society and held a formidable record against opponents such as Oxford and Harvard. After 50 years, the team is back.

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When asked if he would honor the election results, Donald Trump, at the presidential debate Wednesday in Las Vegas, said: "I'll keep you in suspense."

Trump's Attempt To Refocus Campaign Gets Obscured By One Blinding Final Debate Moment

1:26pm October 20, 2016

by Ron Elving

Donald Trump refused to say he would honor election results and was unsuccessful in changing the narrative that is enveloping his campaign. Hillary Clinton fired as many taunts as Trump landed blows.

Fact-Checking Trump's Statements On 'Partial-Birth' Abortion

1:23pm October 20, 2016

by Jennifer Ludden

In the final debate, Trump said he supports the federal ban on "partial-birth" abortion because it can happen "as late as one or two or three or four days prior to birth." That is not at all likely.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton met at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on Wednesday night for the final presidential debate of 2016.

Watch: Trump Won't Commit To Accepting Election Results In Final Debate

11:25pm October 19, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

After weeks of scandal, the third presidential debate dove into policy. But the most memorable moment of the night was when the GOP nominee wouldn't say he will accept the results on Election Day.

Clinton-Trump Showdown Is Most-Watched Presidential Debate

8:26pm September 27, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

An estimated 84 million people watched Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in their first debate Monday, according to TV ratings data from Nielsen, making it the most-watched debate ever.

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Left: Republican nominee Donald Trump speaks during the presidential debate at Hofstra University on Monday in Hempstead, N.Y. Right: Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the debate.

Who Got What They Wanted From The First Clinton-Trump Debate?

7:05am September 27, 2016

by Ron Elving

On this occasion, the often dour Clinton gave way to beaming smiles and occasional chuckles. Trump had just one salient objective — to project a calm and presidential air — yet struggled with it.