Reason Tweets the First Democratic Debate
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Debates
Democratic Debate Cocktails!
Will you drink "The Hillary," "The Bernie Sanders," or "The Biden"?
On Gay Issues, Expect All Democratic Candidates to Sound the Same Tonight
The target will be the Republican Party, not each other.
Tonight's Democratic Debate: Your Guide to the Also-Rans
What Martin O'Malley, Jim Webb, and Lincoln Chafee have to say about the issues
Will Lawrence Lessig Be Locked Out of the Debates?
The Democratic presidential candidate needs at least 1 percent support to get onstage—but most of the polls haven't been including him.
The Libertarian Party's Arguments for Suing to Get Into Presidential Debates
Positing a "market" in elections and campaigns, the Debate Commission and major parties are alleged to be illegally colluding and creating barriers to entry.
Libertarian and Green Parties Sue Commission on Presidential Debates on Antitrust Grounds
Gary Johnson tried this trick twice in 2012, and failed.
Rand Paul Wins Michigan Straw Poll, Still Struggles for National Approval
Latest poll has him at 4 percent among GOP voters.
That Gruesome Planned Parenthood Footage Fiorina Described in the GOP Debate? It Doesn't Exist.
There's still plenty to horrify pro-lifers in the Planned Parenthood sting videos, but what Fiorina claims to have seen isn't among it.
The Presidential Candidates and the Syrian Refugees
The only one saying much is Martin O'Malley.
Two Cheers for Rand Paul: The Kentucky Senator Brought the Libertarian in Debate
On foreign policy and drug policy, he staked out distinct and forward-looking policies.
Christie, Bush Put on Defensive on Marijuana Legalization
Paul, Fiorina, Bush all support letting states make own choices.
Reason Live Tweets the GOP Presidential Debates
News, views, and abuse from the Reason staff on tonight's CNN Reagan Library debate.
No Winners in Tonight's GOP Undercard Debate
If you watched the whole thing, you probably lost.
Join Us Tonight As Reason Livetweets the GOP Debates
Come at 6:00 p.m. for the underpopulated kids' table, stay for the 8:00 p.m. recreation of Oceans 11, but with GOP candidates.
Where's the Debate on Monetary Policy?
Republican candidates appear to be ignoring the topic.
How Libertarian Will the GOP Be This Election Season?
Judging from the first debate, a little bit.
Trump Tops His Ultra-Classy Debate Performance by Suggesting Megyn Kelly's on the Rag
What an unexpected turn of events.
GOP Debate: The Rap
Remy tries to out-Republican the candidates in last night's Fox News debate.
Did Rand Paul Get His Libertarian Groove Back?
The debate was neither a triumph nor a disaster for Paul.
When Will Criminal Justice Reform Take Center Stage at a GOP Debate?
Don't let the Left own this issue. They've been terrible.
That Time When Donald Trump Praised Single Payer Health Care in a GOP Debate
Trump's answer to a single question about Obamacare captures the blustery, incoherent essence of his campaign.
Chris Christie's Revealing, Easy to Spot Lie About His 9/11 Credentials
Candidates at both of yesterday's debates tried to highlight the 9/11 connections in their personal histories.
Planned Parenthood Controversy Pushes Gay Marriage Off the GOP's Agenda
Abortion anger dominates the culture war fight at debate.
Scott Walker: Life of Fetus More Important than Life of a Mother?
Even the Roman Catholic Church accepts abortion to save the life of a mother
Donald Trump Half Right on Iran—Rand Paul, Jeb Bush Voices of Reason
But Trump should know America loses when it lets its fears get the best of it.
The First Republican Debate of 2016: Your Morning Round-Up
A quick guide to the candidates' performances
Donald Trump Was Remarkably Chill in Last Night's Debate. And Then…
Trump took to Twitter afterward to bash Megyn Kelly, Frank Luntz, and anyone who doesn't recognize his greatness.
No Donald Trump You're Not the Reason Illegal Immigration is an Issue in the Presidential Campaign
Trump's stance on illegal immigration, rather, is why he has traction
Lindsey Graham's Debate Pitch: We're All Gonna Die!
All that matters is defeating ISIS (and Hillary).
Reason Live Tweets the GOP Debate: Now!
It's debate time! Join us for hours of news, views, and abuse about the first round of Republican faceoffs.
Rand Paul: Does He Need to Be More Libertarian, Or Do Fans Just Want Him to be More Libertarian?
To many libertarians, the battle of ideas trumps the battle for office.
7 Things to Watch For in Tonight's GOP Presidential Debate
The Trump factor, pot legalization, immigration arguments, Rand Paul's stand-out moment, and more.
Rand Paul's SuperPACs Aren't Worried About Thursday's Fox News GOP Presidential Debate. Here's Why.
Paul must be himself, be ready for attacks, be substantive, be libertarian, but shouldn't try to make any explosive gestures.
Join Us Tomorrow As Reason Live Tweets the First GOP Debate
All the news, views, and abuse you can use about the Republican faceoffs at 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 pm. on Fox News
Here Are the 10 Republican Presidential Candidates Who Will Compete in the First GOP Debate
Fox News releases list of candidates who qualify for Thursday's prime time primary showdown.
Lindsey Graham Slams Presidential Debate Qualifications, Polling Cut-off
Say it's silly to base who attends a debate this early based on national polling
