Category: debate

California Republicans Head to First Debate in Newsom Recall

LOS ANGELES—Republican candidates heading into their first televised debate Wednesday in California’s looming recall election face a gamble: whether to pile up on Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom or try to undercut each other in front of a statewide audience. That’s the risk in the evening contest at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Orange County,…


California Gubernatorial Candidates Argue Necessity of Recalling Newsom

YORBA LINDA, Calif.—A group of eight gubernatorial candidates gathered in Yorba Linda July 16 to discuss the state’s most pressing issues. With the special election set for Sept. 14, the candidates argued the necessity of recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom and discussed how they would handle the state’s most urgent matters. “I just want to say thank you very…


No Crying in Debate

The young men and women arrived for their debate dressed in jackets, slacks, and skirts. They wanted to look the part, as a strategy for winning. This was to be their very first debate in their weekly homeschool co-op class day. The subject was a sobering one: The federal government should discontinue capital punishment. Jane,…


Tennis-Federer Gets Serena’s Vote in GOAT Debate

While fans and pundits continue to debate who should be considered the greatest men’s tennis player of all time, 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams says Roger Federer gets her vote. Rafael Nadal picked up a record-extending 13th French Open title in October to join Federer at the top of the list of men’s Grand…


Federer Gets Serena’s Vote in GOAT Debate

While fans and pundits continue to debate who should be considered the greatest men’s tennis player of all time, 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams says Roger Federer gets her vote. Rafael Nadal picked up a record-extending 13th French Open title in October to join Federer at the top of the list of men’s Grand…


Electronic Voting Among Changes to House Rules Discussed by MPs

Canada’s Parliament is considering several procedural changes, including facilitating electronic voting and more time for debate. On Feb. 1, MPs from all parties weighed in on potential changes for the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to consider. Most wanted to reduce time spent on process and increase time for meaningful debate. Electronic voting was seen…


Quebec Election: Party Leaders Back on the Hustings After Final Debate of Campaign

Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault is campaigning in the Montreal area this morning, a day after he faced targeted attacks from his four opponents during the final election debate. Legault had to defend his proposals on climate change, the cost of living, and on the decline of the French language in the exchange broadcast…