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Jun 27 2019
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Health Care And Immigration Dominate The First Democratic Presidential Debate
The first Democratic Presidential Debate saw candidates clash over heath care and immigration. Who were the winners and losers?
Reuters Washington Post Fox News (Opinion)Sep 29 2016
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Who Won the Hofstra Debate?
The first presidential debate of the 2016 election took place Monday night at Hofstra University between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Gary Johnson and Dr. Jill Stein didn't receive the needed 15% support in national polls to participate. As usual, the political spin was out there after the debate, both from the campaigns and the media. With over a month, and two more presidential debates to John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 17 2023
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Trudeau’s Invocation of Emergencies Act Justified, Inquiry Finds
After nearly 10 months, a federal inquiry has found Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act to quell the 2022 Freedom Convoy as legal.
The Details: The Public Order Emergency Commission, headed by Justice Paul Rouleau, held 31 days of hearings in Ottawa where 77 witnesses spoke. Rouleau, who was appointed by Trudeau, called the Prime Minister’s actions “
Breitbart News The Globe and Mail New York Times (News)Jul 09 2019
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Appeals Court Weighs Constitutionality of Obamacare
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans is considering overturning a Texas judge's ruling that Obamacare is unconstitutional.
A challenge led by Republican-held states led to the initial unconstitutional ruling in December 2018. If Obamacare is again declared unconstitutional by a federal judge, another appeal may be brought to the U.S. Supreme Court as the 2020 Presidential
Reuters Politico Washington ExaminerOct 19 2022
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High Turnout as Early Voting Begins in Georgia and Other States
Almost 2.5 million voters had cast ballots in the 2022 midterm elections by Wednesday, according to CNN (Left bias). That includes almost 300,000 in Georgia alone, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s (Lean Left bias) turnout tracker.
For Context: Turnout in Georgia, which is weighing high-profile Senate and gubernatorial races, has already overtaken 2018’s midterm turnout
CNBC Atlanta Journal-Constitution Fox News (Online News)May 08 2023
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Could Biden Invoke 14th Amendment in Debt Ceiling Dilemma?
President Joe Biden reportedly hasn't ruled out using the 14th Amendment to solve the debt ceiling dilemma.
What's Happening?: Some Democrats want to use this amendment to declare the debt ceiling itself unconstitutional. In part, the 14th Amendment says "the validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and
Reason ABC News (Online) ReutersJun 15 2017
Perspectives Blog
Shooting of Louisiana Congressman
Yesterday morning in Alexandria, VA, a gunman opened fire on the GOP's Congressional Baseball Game practice, critically wounding House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.). In the wake of the shooting, leaders from both sides of the aisle have come together expressing calls for unity, and many have been denouncing extreme rhetoric. The annual Republican/ Democratic baseball game is still on - you John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJun 02 2022
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Biden Calls for Stricter Gun Laws, Return of Federal 'Assault Weapons Ban'
In an address from the White House Thursday night, President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass stricter gun laws.
"How much more carnage are we willing to accept," asked Biden, referring to recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, Buffalo, N.Y. and Tulsa, Oklahoma. "I support the bipartisan efforts that include a small group of Democrats and Republican senators trying to find a way
Washington Times Axios HuffPostNov 03 2021
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Youngkin Wins in Virginia, Tight Race in New Jersey
Republican Glenn Youngkin won the Virginia governor's race early Wednesday morning, beating former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Youngkin had 50.7% of the vote to McAuliffe's 48.6% Wednesday morning with over 95% of votes counted. Youngkin's victory represents a turnaround from when President Joe Biden carried Virginia by 10 points in the 2020 election. The victor spoke early
Washington Post Reuters Washington ExaminerAug 08 2022
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Senate Democrats Pass $739 Billion Climate and Healthcare Bill
Senate Democrats on Sunday passed a $739 billion budget reconciliation bill across party lines, 51-50, that addresses energy, taxes and health care.
After striking deals with centrist Democrats Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. The legislation, entitled the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, now moves
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