A Q&A with Henry Williams, college student and presidential-campaign operative
Debates
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Handicapping the Democratic Field After the First Debates
A few quick thoughts about the Democratic presidential field now that the first debates have been concluded. First, Joe Biden made sadly clear on Thursday night that were he not the former vice president, he’d not be taken seriously as a candidate. I’m well aware that many within the Democratic establishment have viewed him as […]
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Democratic Debates 2020: Live Updates
The first debates of the 2020 campaign begin tonight in Miami, and you can follow the thoughts and musings of the Prospect‘s writers in real time. Below we have assembled a Twitter list of our staff, who will be commenting live as the debate happens. Get insights from our team: A Twitter List by theprospect
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Trump’s Refusal to Accept Election’s Legitimacy Is No Surprise
Stealing the election? Hell, what really irks Republicans is that they think Democrats have stolen their country.
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Prepare to Be Triggered: Sexual Assault Survivors Gird Themselves for Debate
It’s been a rough few weeks for those who bear the psychic scars of sexual transgression, and the final presidential debate won’t be easy to watch, either.
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Decoding Mike Pence’s Misogyny
Having lost the women’s vote, the Trump campaign doubles down on gendered language.
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Notes for Next Time
How Clinton could get an even bigger bounce after the next debate
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Enough Rope
Hillary Clinton outperformed Donald Trump on several fronts in the first presidential debate, leaving her room to grow on economic issues but doing nothing to persuade swing voters to move in his direction.
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What You Should Really Watch for in Tonight’s Debate
Forget the expectations, the zingers, and the question of who “won.” Here’s what will actually be revealing.
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How Sexism, Like Matt Lauer’s, Could Imperil the Nation
In a presidential forum, the Today show host held the two candidates to very different standards.
