Presidential debates are remembered for the candidates’ pithy one-liners. But in the chaotic political landscape of 2024, a simple statement of fact served as the showstopper on Tuesday’s showdown between …
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Granderson: At the debate, Trump confessed he’s unfit and unprepared
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPHILADELPHIA — The most relevant moment of Tuesday’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump was their exchange about Obamacare. Specifically, moderator Linsey Davis asking Trump, “so …
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Harris sets the tone, puts Trump on the defensive during debate
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVice President Kamala Harris repeatedly put former President Trump on the defensive during their debate Tuesday, depicting the Republican nominee for president as a divisive and distracted leader who would …
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Trump says crime is soaring, blaming immigrants. The data disagree
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer President Trump repeated claims during Tuesday’s debate that crime is “through the roof” and that much of it is being caused by immigrants. Data suggest both claims are incorrect. …
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The Walt Disney Co.’s proposal for a partial, temporary detente as the blackout of its channels on DirecTV and U-Verse stretches into its 10th day has devolved into another round …
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Young climate voters were tired of Biden. They’ve embraced Harris — mostly
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWei Zhou moved to the United States from Cambodia at age 13, leaving behind a Southeast Asian nation ravaged by worsening droughts and floods. By 14, Zhou had started volunteering …
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Opinion: How the candidates should answer weapons-to-Israel questions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn Kamala Harris’ first major interview as a presidential candidate, she was asked whether she would stop weapons from going to Israel because of the extreme harm they’ve caused Palestinian …
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Even in death, Richard Alatorre looms large over Los Angeles, as I found out this morning on the way to his funeral. I got off the 101 Freeway at First …
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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump will meet for the first time on a Philadelphia debate stage Tuesday evening, giving Americans their first chance at evaluating the candidates …
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Column: Here are questions debate moderators should ask Trump, Harris
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have both shown themselves skilled at avoiding questions they don’t want to answer. The former president does it by burying questioners under a barrage …