In an election campaign where Quebec independence is not a defining issue, party leaders held a historic English debate Monday and tried to woo roughly one million anglophones who have traditionally voted overwhelmingly for the federalist...
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English
Publication Date: September 15, 2018
Source: Lincoln Journal Star
Country: United States
Spare us the finger-pointing about how it’s the other candidate’s fault. It takes two to tango or debate, and it appears neither side will appear on the dance floor at Wayne State College next week.
English
Publication Date: September 14, 2018
Source: Foreign Brief
Country: Japan
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will hold a formal debate on its next leader. Incumbent Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will square off against the party’s former Secretary General, Shigeru Ishiba.
English
Publication Date: September 13, 2018
Source: CBC
Country: Canada
The four main party leaders made their pitch to Quebecers in the first televised showdown at a critical juncture in the campaign, with polls suggesting a tight race and nearly half of voters still undecided.
Spanish
Publication Date: September 10, 2018
Source: La Vanguardia
Country: Brazil
Precisamente la corrupción y la radicalización fueron las que impidieron que los candidatos líderes en los sondeos participaran en el debate: el socialista Lula debido a que fue inhabilitado por estar en prisión y haber sido condenado en segunda...
French
Publication Date: September 7, 2018
Source: Dakarmidi
Country: Senegal
Un débat présidentiel entre les candidats est le meilleur moyen de passer votre « entretien d’embauche ».
English
Publication Date: July 28, 2018
Source: Los Angeles Times
Country: United States
Typically, candidates trailing in the polls have more to gain by sparring with the leading candidate than the other way around, just as challengers need the exposure more than incumbents.
English
Publication Date: July 27, 2018
Source: Los Angeles Time
Country: United States
A perennial candidate for mayor of Key West took a phone call from God during a recent debate.
English
Publication Date: July 24, 2018
Source: Los Angeles Times
Country: United States
The candidates for California governor are debating — about how many times to debate.
Spanish
Publication Date: June 20, 2018
Source: Reporte Indigo
Country: México
El organismo empresarial, que organiza los llamados debates ciudadanos, informó que la convocatoria no fue atendida por todos los candidatos