Two aging leaders face a chaotic debate and dire questions
The piece critiques Thursday's presidential debate as a costly spectacle. It contrasts Trump’s blunt narcissism with Bidens wavering, aging performance. It argues Democrats must confront Biden’s viability and the chance for a single term, signaling a broader crisis for the party ahead of Chicago.
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Debates expose drift as voters endure two frameless leaders
The piece indicts the Thursday debate as a nadir with Trump irritable and Biden vague and overextended. It contrasts with Lincoln Douglas rhetoric, argues voters deserve better governance, and notes constitutional concerns over Biden's debt plans and executive actions. George Will referenced.
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Standing or silencing: Murthy v Missouri on social media
Stephen L. Carter argues the Murthy v Missouri ruling on standing leaves questions about government pressure on tech platforms to curb COVID-19 and election misinformation unresolved. He warns that the Barrett majority may foreclose future challenges to content moderation and coerceive government persuasion. He notes Alito’s dissent as a warning and emphasizes defending free speech across supporters and skeptics alike.
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