presidential debates

Eclectic field could turn first Democratic debate into a faith forum

By Jack Jenkins — June 26, 2019
(RNS) — Tonight's candidates' volubility about faith matters could make the first debate a free-for-all once religion comes up.

Democrats may be praying for an audience for CNN town hall

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — January 25, 2016
(RNS) The Democratic contenders, who don't tend to lean on religious arguments, face off in a town hall Monday (Jan. 25).

Will Biden-Ryan debate be a ‘Catholic smackdown’?

By David Gibson and Daniel Burke — October 10, 2012

(RNS) When Joe Biden and Paul Ryan face off in the vice-presidential debate on Thursday, it will mark the first showdown of its kind between Catholics on the major party tickets. By Daniel Burke and David Gibson.

COMMENTARY: Debating the value of the debates

By Tom Ehrich — October 9, 2012

(RNS) Presidential debates are like first visits to possible in-laws. You hope not to belch at supper -- and then you return to the world where you are actually exploring marriage and building a life. By Tom Ehrich.

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