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Darline Graham Struggles to Shine in SC Senate Bid After Debut Debacle
politics4 days ago

Darline Graham Struggles to Shine in SC Senate Bid After Debut Debacle

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, is running to keep South Carolina’s Senate seat but showed in this week’s GOP primary debate that she lacks political experience, notably admitting she’s not well-versed in national security. She emphasized support for the military and pushed back on being a polished politician, then tried to clean up the image on Hannity. Critics argue her lack of a personal, executable platform hurts her campaign as Trump’s endorsement may not overcome the perception of establishment status, while opponents question her readiness compared with her veteran political rival Ralph Norman.

via Rolling Stone|
#darline-graham#debate#lindsey-graham
Graham’s sister faces debate test on national security amid Taiwan talk in SC race
politics5 days ago

Graham’s sister faces debate test on national security amid Taiwan talk in SC race

In South Carolina’s race to replace the late Lindsey Graham, his sister Darline Graham, a fill‑in Republican candidate, told a debate audience she’s not ‘that informed on national security’ but supports the military; she clashed with rival Ralph Norman, who pressed on Taiwan security and U.S. policy toward China. The discussion touched on the U.S. approach to Taiwan, as well as comments from Trump and Xi, with early voting opening ahead of the August 25 primary.

via The Guardian|
#debate#elections-2026#national-security
Nolan's Odyssey Ignites Scholarly Showdown Over Homer on Screen
entertainment17 days ago

Nolan's Odyssey Ignites Scholarly Showdown Over Homer on Screen

Christopher Nolan's Odyssey has sparked a high-profile scholarly debate after Emily Wilson labeled the film emotionally hollow and misreading Zeus' Law, drawing pushback from peers like Theo Nash and Daniel Mendelsohn; the controversy underscores the tension between cinematic interpretation and fidelity to the classical text, even as Wilson’s own Odyssey translation gains renewed attention.

via Page Six|
#christopher-nolan#classics#debate
Columbia Hosts Five Republican Hopefuls in SC Senate Debate
politics21 days ago

Columbia Hosts Five Republican Hopefuls in SC Senate Debate

Five Republican candidates—Russell Fry, Darline Graham, Mark Lynch, Ralph Norman, and Mark Sanford—debated in Columbia for South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race. The SCGOP set participation criteria (ballot eligibility, top-poll rankings not funded by campaigns, and deadlines with signatory guidelines) and the event was a collaboration between the SCGOP, WIS, and Gray Media. Early voting is scheduled for August 5–7.

via WIS News 10|
#debate#early-voting#politics
Michigan Senate Contest Heats Up as El-Sayed and Stevens Clash over EVs and Manufacturing
politics28 days ago

Michigan Senate Contest Heats Up as El-Sayed and Stevens Clash over EVs and Manufacturing

In a tight Michigan U.S. Senate debate, Abdul El-Sayed pitched affordable EVs (about $25,000 with 300-mile range) and a strengthened domestic auto-supply chain funded by incentives rather than mandates, while Haley Stevens argued that rising costs and a Canada trade dispute threaten Michigan manufacturing and urged utility reform. The candidates sparred over misogyny accusations, socialism, and campaign money, with El-Sayed denying misogyny and claiming he has never taken corporate PAC money, and Stevens denying taking utility money even as federal filings show she received $2,500 from DTE’s PAC (transferred from her House committee before her Senate run). The exchange underscored divides on EV strategy, manufacturing priorities, and political finance in a race that remains competitive.

via The Detroit News|
#debate#el-sayed#michigan
Michigan Senate primary heats up as Stevens faces El-Sayed in a fiery showdown
politics1 month ago

Michigan Senate primary heats up as Stevens faces El-Sayed in a fiery showdown

In Michigan's high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, establishment-backed Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed clashed over outside spending, campaign finance, and policy lines on Israel, immigration, and tech ethics, with Stevens demanding tax-return transparency and El-Sayed attacking AIPAC influence; the debate underscored a party torn between establishment and insurgent left as they eye voter turnout ahead of the August primary against Mike Rogers.

via Fox News|
#debate#el-sayed#michigan
Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate
politics1 month ago

Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate

In Michigan’s open Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens spar over wealth disclosures, corporate donations, and outside spending (including AIPAC). Stevens repeats that El-Sayed’s fortunes and fundraising tilt toward the wealthy, while El-Sayed accuses Stevens of taking corporate money; McMorrow’s exit narrowed the field and set the stage for a tighter contest ahead of the August 4 primary, with both claiming electability against Republican Mike Rogers in November.

via Bridge Michigan|
#aipac#campaign-finance#debate
Walmart EBT haul video stirs online debate on public benefits
society2 months ago

Walmart EBT haul video stirs online debate on public benefits

An X-posted TikTok video shows a woman dancing in a Walmart checkout after an alleged $3,000 SNAP/EBT purchase; the $3,000 amount is unverified by the Daily Dot, and the clip has sparked online debate about public assistance, eligibility, and the challenges faced by beneficiaries, with commenters noting that social media posts often lack full context about household size and needs.

via The Daily Dot|
#debate#ebt#snap
San Francisco Hosts Key California Governor Debate — Here's How to Watch
politics3 months ago

San Francisco Hosts Key California Governor Debate — Here's How to Watch

A 90-minute California governor’s debate will be staged in San Francisco in a CBS News California–San Francisco Examiner event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Seven candidates (Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Antonio Villaraigosa) will be moderated by Ryan Yamamoto, Tom Wait and Schuyler Hudak Prionas, with a format that lets candidates question each other and covers real-world voter challenges. It will air at 5:30 p.m. PT on CBS-owned stations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Sacramento (pre-show at 5:00 p.m.), with post-debate analysis through 7:30 p.m. It also streams on CBS platforms, YouTube, and CBS apps (Paramount+, Roku, Pluto TV) and on KION for Monterey Bay.

via CBS News|
#broadcast#california-governor-race#debate
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Launches LA Mayoral Bid in Candid Interview
politics3 months ago

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Launches LA Mayoral Bid in Candid Interview

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt discusses his Los Angeles mayoral campaign in a CBS News interview, promoting a “common sense” approach and arguing incumbents have failed LA; he’s polling second and could become the city’s first Republican mayor since 2001, amid a heated debate with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, with the June 2 election and a possible November runoff on the horizon.

via CBS News|
#debate#karen-bass#la-mayoral-election
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race After Debate
politics3 months ago

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race After Debate

Spencer Pratt delivered a combative, policy-light performance in a Los Angeles mayoral debate that earned praise from Democratic strategists and appears to be moving polling in his direction, with some analysts saying he could clear the June primary. The UCLA poll still shows Bass in the lead and a large share of voters undecided, while Pratt’s viral messaging focuses on crime, homelessness and the cost of living. Experts caution it’s early and question whether his approach can translate into governance.

via New York Post|
#debate#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race