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  1. early and often
    Christie, Kasich, and Paul Just Barely Qualify for the CNBC DebateThey can thank rounding for their spot on the stage.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  2. early and often
    CNN Changes Debate Criteria, Giving Carly Fiorina a Spot on the Main StageAnd making the next “kids’ table” even duller.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  3. 2016
    Fox News Announces Thursday’s Prime-time Debate LineupWhich nine Republicans will get the chance to debate Donald Trump?
    By Jaime Fuller
  4. debates
    Will Intellectual Combat Ever Top Buckley-Vidal?As the superbly entertaining Best of Enemies shows, they don’t make ’em like those two anymore.
    By Jim Holt
  5. gun control
    Why Gun Control Could Be Like Marriage EqualityOrganizers are following the same three-part plan.
    By Lisa Miller
  6. Congress Can’t Quite Decide What to Do About the Confederate FlagRepublicans pulled a spending bill that included an amendment that would permit Confederate flags in federal cemeteries. 
    By Jen Kirby
  7. early and often
    How Many 2016 Candidates Can the GOP Handle?With the first debate only three months away, the RNC is trying to separate the front-runner wheat from the also-ran chaff.
    By Chas Danner
  8. controversies
    Should Gay-Marriage Opponents Be ‘Shunned’?A school’s liberal community is in an outcry over a Facebook post.
    By Chas Danner
  9. debates
    Why Banning Gay Men From Donating Blood Is Dumb and WrongRather than singling out one group, all those who engage in at-risk behavior should be scrutinized. 
    By Tim Murphy
  10. midterm madness
    Florida Gubernatorial Debate Delayed Due to FanIn one of the weirdest and most Floridian moments in debate history.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  11. the racie to gracie
    Bill de Blasio Doesn’t Care If You See All of Tuesday Night’s Mayoral DebateMeanwhile, the other four candidates are very concerned about NBC’s plan to cut the broadcast short.
    By Delia Paunescu
  12. the racie for gracie
    Anthony Weiner Is Already Over These Mayoral ForumsAnd he doesn’t care who knows it.
    By Adam Martin
  13. on language
    Creator of GIF Still Adamant About That Soft G“It is a soft ‘G,’ pronounced ‘jif.’ End of story.”
    By Dan Amira
  14. White House Decrees That GIF Is Pronounced With a Hard GNerd fight. 
    By Dan Amira
  15. airport security
    Should Very Small Knives Be Allowed on Airplanes?The TSA says yes; Congress and flight attendants say no.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  16. campaign 2012
    Heilemann on Charlie Rose: Romney Sheds Warmonger Image in DebateSometimes agreeing with Obama isn’t so bad.
    By Margaret Hartmann and Caroline Shin
  17. early and awkward
    New York’s Senate Debate Borders on Mockery With 50 Shades QuestionWhat we want to know of our public officials?
    By Adam Martin
  18. drink up
    The Debate Beer Tent Was Right Where It Was Supposed to BeNext to the press center.
    By Adam Martin
  19. trumped!
    Donald Trump Plans to Live-Tweet the DebateCites “very popular demand.”
    By Adam Martin
  20. master debaters
    Both Campaigns Are Worried About Candy CrowleyShe might dare to ask follow-up questions.
    By Adam Martin
  21. joetorious
    Romney Campaign Releases Inevitable Laughing Biden AdWhat took them so long?
    By Margaret Hartmann
  22. master debaters
    For the Last Time, Jim Lehrer Is Totally Fine With His Debate PerformanceAt least, he has no “permanent scars.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  23. master debaters
    Jim Lehrer Defends His Debate PerformanceHe says his mission was to “stay out of the way of the flow.”
    By Margaret Hartmann
  24. master debaters
    The Debate Ratings Are In, and They’re Surprisingly HighABC and Fox News come out on top.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  25. early and awesome
    Where to Watch Wednesday’s Presidential Debate The best places to catch the debate and a drink, no matter where you are.
    By Chris Cohen, Luke Darby, and Julie Ma
  26. master debaters
    President Obama Gets in on the Debate Expectations-Lowering Game“Governor Romney is a good debater. I’m just okay,” says Obama.
    By Margaret Hartmann
  27. debate partners
    Ted Olson Will Play Biden in GOP Debate PrepTed Olson, who also argued a victory in Bush vs. Gore. 
    By Andre Tartar
  28. Ann Romney Jokes That Mitt’s Debate Moratorium Was Her IdeaOr did we just glimpse the true power behind the man?
    By Andre Tartar
  29. Frank Rich on the National Circus: The GOP’s Season Finale BombsWhat was going on with that Ron Paul–Mitt Romney team-up against Santorum?
    By Frank Rich
  30. politics
    A GOP Presidential Debate Was Actually Canceled Much to the dismay of Newt Gingrich.
    By Brett Smiley
  31. the national interest
    Mitt Romney’s Miraculous Free Ride ContinuesWhat happened to Newt’s revenge?
    By Jonathan Chait
  32. Gingrich Fends Off Attacks in Iowa GOP DebateMitt Romney loses the narrative with $10,000 bet.
    By Andre Tartar
  33. stuck in the mittle
    Mitt Romney Declines Donald Trump Debate [Updated]Of the two competitive candidates, Newt Gingrich now stands alone.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  34. master debaters
    What You Missed in the Eleventh GOP Debate Who’s up, who’s down, and who knows how many hills there are in Iran.
    By Brett Smiley and Dan Amira
  35. bon mots
    Nancy Pelosi ‘Oops’-es Rick Perry on TwitterTheir debate is now unnecessary.
    By Joe Coscarelli
  36. master debaters
    What You Missed in the Ninth GOP DebateSome other minor things happened besides Rick Perry having a stroke.
    By Dan Amira
  37. No Sexual Harassment Talk at Tonight’s Cain-Gingrich DebateJust policy details, not a Cain forte.
    By Andre Tartar
  38. photo op
    Ron Paul Has No Idea What Was Happening in This PhotoWay to ruin this dramatic story line, Ron.
    By Dan Amira
  39. debates
    Hecklers Dominate Queens DebateThe candidates running for Anthony Weiner’s congressional seat are feisty, but their audience is feistier.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  40. masterdebaters
    Tim Pawlenty Takes a Seat at the Loser TableWhy participating in tomorrow’s debate might be a bad idea.
    By Dan Amira
  41. newtonium
    Howard Kurtz: Fox Is Crossing Its Fingers Newt Gingrich Will Jump Into the Race by May 3That way their debate won’t totally suck.
    By Chris Rovzar
  42. 2012
    The Road to the Republican Presidential Nomination Leads Through a LibraryThe Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will once again host the first Republican presidential debate.
    By Dan Amira
  43. early and awkward
    Florida Gubernatorial Candidate’s Secret Debate Help FailAlex Sink’s opponent watches as she gets a secret message.
    By Dan Amira
  44. early and often
    Jay Townsend Tries to Paladino-ize Chuck SchumerRemember that time Schumer called a flight attendant a bad name behind her back?
    By Dan Amira
  45. early and awesome
    In Case You Missed Jimmy McMillan Last NightHere are some highlights from the debate.
    By Dan Amira
  46. early and often
    Carl Paladino Disappears on a Crowded StageThere were no game changers in the debate tonight.
    By Dan Amira
  47. early and awesome
    Jimmy McMillan Shares His Debate StrategyOne: Say Obama a lot. Two: Talk about rent regardless of the question. And three: Be bad.
    By Dan Amira
  48. rand management
    Rand Paul’s Democratic Opponent Attacks Him for Anti-Christian HistoryJack Conway’s new line is a reminder that there aren’t many atheist swing voters in Kentucky.
    By Avi Zenilman
  49. the new adventures of old christine
    Delaware Debate Demonstrates Why Everyone Loves Christine O’DonnellShe was asked about evolution, secret Chinese war plans, and the Supreme Court.
    By Dan Amira
  50. debates
    Biden vs. Cheney Would Have Been Better If They Were in the Same RoomThe veep and and the former veep debate, sort of.
    By Adam K. Raymond
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