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9 posts tagged "presidential debate"

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Candidates clash during first presidential debate, exchanging insults

Alysa Guffey | Wednesday, September 30, 2020

The highly-anticipated first 2020 presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden took place Tuesday with no opening handshake due to COVID-19 and several reminders to both candidates to respect the allotted time of each candidate. Throughout the night, tension rose as Trump continued to talk over Biden, who eventually told Trump to “shut up.”

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University withdraws from hosting 2020 presidential debate

Observer Staff Report | Monday, July 27, 2020

Notre Dame has withdrawn from hosting the first 2020 presidential debate, which was slated to occur Sept. 29, University President Fr. John Jenkins said in an email Monday. “After consultation with Dr. Mark Fox, St. Joseph County Deputy Health Officer, and with the unanimous support of the Executive Committee of our Board of Trustees, I

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The proper way to discuss politics

Blake Ziegler | Wednesday, January 29, 2020

As we all know, Notre Dame will be hosting the first presidential debate in September. This is a fascinating opportunity for the University, as the campus partakes in what will be a contentious, significant 2020 election. No matter your political leanings or level of interest in politics, everyone should be excited. Last week, Father Jenkins

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A presidential debate at ND – oh, the irony

Jackie O'Brien | Thursday, January 16, 2020

Last year, it was announced that Notre Dame would be hosting a presidential debate next September. In the announcement, University President Fr. John Jenkins addressed the importance of democratic discourse and informing voters through debate and dialogue. “The heart of democracy is addressing significant questions in open, reasoned discussion that will inform voters as they

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Stand up for your seat at the 2020 presidential debate

Letter to the Editor | Friday, December 6, 2019

Four and a half months ago at home in Vermont, my sister and I sat before my laptop as the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate began to stream. With the political tension in my household, we didn’t bother watching it in the living room. 107 days later, I was standing in the rain on

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The presidential debate and what it means for Notre Dame

Vince Mallett | Monday, November 4, 2019

Notre Dame ​will host​ the first presidential debate in the general election next fall. The response I’ve heard most often: “Why?” There are a multitude of easy answers: the prestige, the attention, the money. To “foster healthy dialogue on campus.” Of course, it’s going to be phenomenal to have President Trump and his opponent on

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Students react to ND presidential debate announcement

Observer Video Unit | Thursday, October 17, 2019

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Notre Dame to host first 2020 presidential debate

Observer Staff Report | Friday, October 11, 2019

Notre Dame will host the first presidential debate of the 2020 election campaign on Sept. 29, 2020, University President Fr. John Jenkins announced at a Friday press conference. It will be the first presidential debate hosted at the University. “Notre Dame — throughout its history — has hosted presidents and world leaders, national figures,” Jenkins

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Students react to second presidential debate

Rachel O'Grady and Ray Ren | Monday, October 10, 2016

The LaFortune Student Center Ballroom was packed Sunday night as Notre Dame students gathered to watch the second presidential debate in a series of three leading up to the 2016 presidential election. The debate watch was part of this year’s Notre Dame Forum, which is centered around the election and, specifically, the debates of the 2016 election cycle.

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After a win against Louisville on Saturday, The Ba After a win against Louisville on Saturday, The Basement Breakdown, The Observer’s sports podcast, is back with some Pittsburgh predictions.  Some highlights from the stream include:

🏈Last Saturday’s 12-7 final score against Louisville (0:23)

🏈Taking a look around college football with Georgia falling to Alabama, Florida State getting its first FBS win against North Carolina and the Big Ten returning this weekend. (14:52)

🏈Fact-or Fiction. This episode’s hot takes include: ND’s first defensive touchdown coming against Pitt? Can the Irish produce a 100-yard rusher against the Panthers’ defense? Did the Louisville win actually give Notre Dame the blueprint for beating Clemson? (20:20)

🏈Predictions for this weekend’s game. (39:38)

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