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Oct 23 2012
Perspectives Blog
15 Headlines about the Final Presidential Debate
In the last presidential debate before the election, “the candidates again contradicted each other, while each offered incorrect or twisted factual claims,” according to FactCheck.org.
And, once again, headlines from different sources made each candidate look like a winner or loser, depending on the news source bias.
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John Gable, AllSides Co-founderOct 01 2020
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GOP lawmakers gloomy, back on defense after debate fiasco
Senate Republicans, who are battling to cling to their fragile majority, were left frustrated and gloomy after Tuesday night’s chaotic debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden that left them talking about controversies they had hoped to put behind them.
Tuesday’s night debate was a comedown for many Republicans who were flying high after the Senate GOP conference
The HillJun 11 2021
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Moderate Democrats Flex Their Power In The Senate, Making Progressives Impatient
Democrats who hoped that narrow control in Washington, D.C., would lead to a rush of votes to approve new progressive policies are facing a major roadblock — moderates in their own party.
Moderate Senate Democrats from Republican-leaning states and swing states are flexing the power that comes along with a 50-50 Senate, where every vote has the potential to make or break a bill.
NPR (Online News)Mar 23 2020
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Senate Republicans stuck in quarantine as chaos unfolds over coronavirus bill
The fate of a third coronavirus response bill -- a massive amalgam of stimulus checks and other economic aid -- has been only further clouded by the fact that five Republican senators remain stuck in quarantine.
The package was blocked by Senate Democrats late Sunday, leading to fiery condemnations from GOP colleagues. But the math is made even harder for majority Republicans as more
Fox News (Online News)Nov 08 2012
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Long lines, long count once again raise questions about Florida's election process
Twelve years ago, it was hanging chads. This time, it's voters hanging in line -- for hours. Florida has managed to emerge from yet another presidential election as the lone state on the electoral map without a winner. Outside of Florida, few care at this point. Mitt Romney was already shut out on election night, with or without Florida. But the scene of local officials thumbing through
Fox News (Online News)Nov 01 2012
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Why The White House Glass Ceiling Remains Solid
Will the United States ever elect a woman president?
When President Obama — or Mitt Romney — leaves the Oval Office, there will be a handful of highly touted female candidates for consideration as top-of-the-ticket nominees for both major parties.
On the Republican side, the list includes Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire and Govs. Susana Martinez of New Mexico, Nikki Haley of
NPR (Online News)Feb 10 2020
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Trump, impeachment, and the politics of revenge
How do you define political strength? It could come with a heavy hand, or some might argue revenge against opponents is justified at times. This story looks at the complex factors that can come into play.
The president was raging in his office, under pressure from external events and angry at his perceived enemies.
Revenge was on his mind.
“Don’t worry about divisiveness
Christian Science MonitorFeb 05 2020
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Sen. Susan Collins said she'll vote to acquit Trump. Impeachment trial resumes Wednesday
Senator Susan Collins, one of only two Republicans to join Democrats in seeking testimony in the Senate trial of President Donald Trump, said Tuesday she would vote to acquit the president in a final vote on Wednesday.
Collins said key facts in the case were undisputed, including the July 25, 2019, call when Trump urged Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate his political
USA TODAYFeb 01 2021
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GOP senators to meet Biden Monday on coronavirus relief as Dems ready to pass bill without Republican support
A group of 10 Republican senators is headed to the White House Monday to discuss a potential compromise on a coronavirus relief plan that could gain bipartisan support to pass the Senate, in the first sign of significant talks between the parties on the issue.
The move comes as Democrats in Congress this week are taking the procedural steps necessary to pass a relief bill without any
Fox News (Online News)Jan 25 2021
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Democrats press ahead with second impeachment trial, as GOP is divided on how to defend Trump
Democratic members of Congress are pressing ahead with preparations for the second impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump, saying there is a “compelling” case for Trump to be convicted of inciting an insurrection and arguing that moving forward with a trial is imperative for the country’s healing.
Meanwhile, the fractures within the Republican Party were evident Sunday as
Washington Post