The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/presidential-debates/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png presidential debates | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/presidential-debates/ 32 32 At US VP debate, Vance signals he’d be okay with Israeli strike on Iran; Walz sidesteps https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-us-vp-debate-vance-signals-hed-be-okay-with-israeli-strike-on-iran-walz-sidesteps/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:44:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3388588 Democrat fumbles some answers in relatively civil, policy-heavy encounter; candidates clash on immigration, Republican refuses to say Trump lost 2020 vote, as early voting begins

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]]> Israel’s top diplomat declares Kamala Harris won US presidential debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-top-diplomat-says-kamala-harris-won-us-presidential-debate/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 02:38:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3375697 Katz's unexpected break from diplomatic norms surprises reporters who asked him the question; he stresses she only won debate, and 'there's still a long time' until the election

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]]> Harris leads Trump in latest poll, with 53% of voters saying Democrat won debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/harris-leads-trump-in-latest-poll-with-53-of-voters-saying-democrat-won-debate/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:25:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3374579 US vice president ahead of GOP contender by 5 points; just over half of respondents say former president stumbled, didn't appear sharp, including 1 in 5 Republicans

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]]> Abortion, immigration and the Taliban: Harris and Trump’s debate statements https://www.timesofisrael.com/abortion-immigration-and-the-taliban-harris-and-bidens-debate-statements/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:17:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3373486 An examination of 12 claims made by the Democratic and Republican contenders in their first and potentially only presidential debate

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]]> Flipping script after Biden debacle, Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/flipping-script-after-biden-debacle-harris-puts-trump-on-defensive-in-combative-debate/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3373324 Candidates attack each other repeatedly in sole scheduled clash, with VP pressing Trump on January 6 and abortion while ex-president tries to paint her as opportunistic Marxist

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]]> At debate, Harris backs Israel’s right to self-defense; Trump says she ‘hates Israel’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-debate-harris-backs-israels-right-to-self-defense-trump-says-she-hates-israel/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:55:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3373312 VP says Gaza war 'must end immediately,' citing hostages and Palestinian civilian deaths, while former president reiterates his claim Oct. 7 wouldn't have happened under his watch

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]]> How Trump and Harris might battle it out during Tuesday’s presidential debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-trump-and-harris-might-battle-it-out-during-tuesdays-presidential-debate/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:38:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3372470 Most polls show VP slightly ahead nationally, but her Republican contender remains close enough to win November 5 election -- and this could be their only debate

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]]> Trump calls Biden an ‘old, broken-down pile of crap,’ says VP Harris ‘so f***ing bad’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-calls-biden-an-old-broken-down-pile-of-crap-says-vp-harris-so-fing-bad/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 13:14:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3324964 Republican US presidential candidate filmed in his golf cart asserting that the incumbent president is 'quitting the race' following poor debate performance last week

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]]> House Democrat publicly urges Biden to quit race, as president seeks to reassure party https://www.timesofisrael.com/house-democrat-publicly-urges-biden-to-quit-race-as-president-seeks-to-reassure-party/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:49:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3323667 Statement from Texas's Lloyd Doggett is first in party, as 81-year-old US leader prepares to convince governors he is of sound body and mind after halting, stumbling debate

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]]> Top Democrats rule out replacing Biden despite calls for him to quit 2024 race https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-democrats-rule-out-replacing-biden-despite-calls-for-him-to-quit-2024-race/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 16:54:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3322111 Dismissing president's faltering performance in debate with challenger Trump as just a 'setback,' party lawmakers focus on highlighting Republican rival's faults

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]]> Why it would be tough to replace Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket in November https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-it-would-be-tough-to-replace-joe-biden-on-the-democratic-ticket-in-november/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:19:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3321146 As party weighs options after US president's debate flop, long list of candidates-in-waiting and legal challenges touted by conservative groups could jeopardize potential shake-up

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]]> Biden’s dire debate performance has Democrats panicking over his ability to beat Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/bidens-stumble-at-debate-send-democrats-into-panic-over-his-ability-to-beat-trump/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:55:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3320683 Some propose president be replaced at party's convention, casting his stumbling, sometimes incoherent showing as a 'disaster'; VP admits 'slow start,' argues record more important

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]]> Trump calls Biden ‘a bad Palestinian’ as president’s halting debate showing rattles Dems https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-calls-biden-a-bad-palestinian-as-presidents-halting-debate-showing-draws-scrutiny/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:31:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3320609 After US leader says Netanyahu backs ceasefire proposal laid out last month, predecessor claims Israel wants to continue the war and that it should be allowed to 'finish the job'

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]]> Who are Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, the Jewish moderators of the Biden-Trump debate? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-are-jake-tapper-and-dana-bash-the-jewish-moderators-of-the-biden-trump-debate/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:30:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3320379 The two CNN anchors, who co-host the channel's 'State of the Union' segment, often include their Judaism in their reporting

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]]> From antisemitism to Israel: The Jewish topics to watch for in the Biden-Trump debate https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-antisemitism-to-israel-the-jewish-topics-to-watch-for-in-the-biden-trump-debate/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:05:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3319797 Trump will likely attack moderators and challenge Biden's Gaza war policies, while both US candidates will face questions on antisemitism amid its spike on far left and far right

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