Source: Hannah Jackson, ctvnews.ca, October 24, 2020 A growing wave of eligible American voters in Canada are participating in the election. OTTAWA — Soon Jenny Wiebe will drive from her Fredericton home to the Maine town where she was born, to retrieve the mail-in ballot her parents are holding for her. The 55-year-old dual Canadian-U.… Continue reading American Voters Living in Canada Counted in Presidential Race
Tag: debate
Premier hopefuls talk winning back seats in Regina, Saskatoon
Source: CBC News, November 4, 2017 Party says 800 people have registered to attend The five Saskatchewan Party hopefuls competing to become the next premier took to the stage in Saskatoon this weekend to woo members in the party’s third leadership debate. The event got underway at TCU Place on Saturday, following an emotional tribute… Continue reading Premier hopefuls talk winning back seats in Regina, Saskatoon
Sask. Party leadership hopefuls participate in first debate
Source: Brandon Harder, CBC News, October 20, 2017 Topics of discussion ranged from PST to pot. Candidates from the Saskatchewan party looking to become the next premier of the province squared off in their first debate in Swift Current Thursday evening. The affair was one of courtesy and composure, as there were few interruptions while… Continue reading Sask. Party leadership hopefuls participate in first debate
Final debate brings little clarity to undecided voters
By Jeff Baenen and Scott Sonner, The Associated Press, October 20, 2016 RIVER FALLS, Wis. — As a tumultuous campaign nears an end, undecided voters across the country watched the final debate of the U.S. presidential race with a mix of skepticism and rapt attention Wednesday night. They were searching for clarity, and some found it.… Continue reading Final debate brings little clarity to undecided voters
Takeaways: Trump aggressive, Clinton steady in tense debate
By Steve Peoples and Lisa Lerer, The Associated Press, October 9, 2016 ST. LOUIS – His candidacy spiralling out of control, Donald Trump faced Hillary Clinton on the debate stage Sunday night in the most critical moment of his political career. Questions about Trump’s preparation, policy knowledge and temperament all were overshadowed by the political fallout… Continue reading Takeaways: Trump aggressive, Clinton steady in tense debate
After debate, some see VP candidate Pence as top-of-ticket material
By Tom Beaumont, The Associated Press, October 5, 2016 HARRISONBURG, Va. — Republican Mike Pence emerged from the vice-presidential debate Wednesday an energized No. 2 set on using his Midwestern style to win over small-town and rural conservatives in battleground states. But the praise Pence is receiving after Tuesday’s debate against Democrat Tim Kaine is… Continue reading After debate, some see VP candidate Pence as top-of-ticket material
Debate takeaways: Kaine challenges Pence to defend Trump
By Lisa Lerer and Alan Suderman, The Associated Press, October 5, 2016 FARMVILLE, Va. — Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine repeatedly challenged Mike Pence during Tuesday’s vice-presidential debate, attempting to tie the Indiana governor to some of Donald Trump’s most controversial statements about women, immigrants and foreign policy. Trump’s running mate maintained a folksy, soft-spoken demeanour,… Continue reading Debate takeaways: Kaine challenges Pence to defend Trump
U.S. debate reaches 84 million viewers, toppling record
By David Bauder, The Associated Press, September 27, 2016 NEW YORK — The showdown between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was the most-watched presidential debate ever, with 84 million viewers. The Nielsen company said the viewership, over 13 different networks, toppled a record that had stood for 36 years. The previous record for presidential debate… Continue reading U.S. debate reaches 84 million viewers, toppling record
Top 10 memorable moments from Clinton-Trump debate
By Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press, September 27, 2016 WASHINGTON — Some of the memorable moments from the first U.S. presidential debate featuring Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Beauty queen, ugly words: Clinton confronts her opponent for once calling a Miss Universe, “Miss Piggy,” because of her weight gain, as well as, “Miss Housekeeper,” for her… Continue reading Top 10 memorable moments from Clinton-Trump debate
Spirited sparring during leaders' debate in Regina
Source: John Weidlich, CBC News, March 23, 2016 Leaders clash over … most everything Spirited verbal sparring highlighted a debate Wednesday night when Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall faced NDP leader Cam Broten for a one-hour exchange ahead of the provincial election April 4. The two leaders covered a range of issues, from the economy,… Continue reading Spirited sparring during leaders' debate in Regina