Democrat – Temple Update

Shutdown Watch: Day 34

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:52:17 +0000

Following the shutdown of the federal government at the end of December, politicians have been scrambling to keep up with the increased strain of running a government that has been brought to a halt. With the Senate and House at odds over negotiations, and the president refusing to re-open the government without a deal for his border wall, many on both sides of the aisle are struggling to find a…

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2018 Election: How Gerrymandering Could Impact Results

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:30:57 +0000

In 2017 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the previous map of PA voting districts had been gerrymandered beyond what the constitution would allow, causing the state to go through extensive district remapping. Gerrymandering is a practice in which the party in power redraws voting districts in order to favor their party and constituents. Though some have raised questions as to the…

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Reclaim Philadelphia Tackles the Aftermath of the Election

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:13:16 +0000

Reclaim Philadelphia is a progressive grassroots organization that came about in the aftermath of the Sanders campaign back in June. They previously protested before the Democratic National Convention to try to get the DNC Host Committee to release the names of its sponsors. It says it believes in giving everyone a voice and that the power is in the people. Reclaim says it wants to take money back…

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Trump Elected the 45th President of the United States

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 16:57:19 +0000

Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. The Republican candidate made his acceptance speech around 3 am Wednesday from New York, taking the stage alongside running mate Mike Pence, wife Melania, and his five children. The President Elect said he spoke with Secretary Clinton prior to taking the stage, and congratulated his opponent on a congratulated her and her family on…

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2016 Election Day Campaigning Comes to an End

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 23:24:26 +0000

After months of campaigning, Election Day 2016 is finally here. Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton continued their push to sway voters through the final day of the election. Both have given several radio interviews in battleground states throughout the day. President Obama spent part of Election Day urging citizens to vote and pushing for Secretary Clinton in a series of…

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A Recap of Election 2016

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 19:51:25 +0000

Temple Update has been there for some of the most exciting moments of this election season. With only a few days left until Election Day, Hannah McComsey takes a look back at some of the highlights of the election season, including some of Temple Update’s live coverage of the Democratic National Convention and the Senatorial Debate at Temple’s Performing Arts Center. Temple Update will be…

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Candidates Battle for PA Voters

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:12:36 +0000

As election day quickly approaches, now just 12 days away, both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made serious efforts to win over the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Trump and Clinton made back-to-back stops in our area recently, and our crews were there to capture their campaigns. Two very different scenes erupted as both presidential candidates made their continuous push for…

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McGinty & Toomey Face Off in Final PA Senate Debate

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:10:19 +0000

Before they candidates squared off, supporters didn’t back down. Hours before candidates Pat Toomey (R) and Katie McGinty (D) faced off at Temple’s Performing Arts Center, supporters of both Toomey and McGinty stood outside with signs, chanting for each candidate. That energy carried over into the debate hall. During the debate, the two candidates clashed over a number of issues…

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McGinty and Toomey to Debate at TPAC

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:07:08 +0000

It’s one of the most important races in the country right now and it’s coming to Temple’s campus next week. Democratic candidate for the Senate Katie McGinty, and Republican candidate Pat Toomey will go head to head in the second of two debates at Temple Performing Arts Center next Monday. It’s a high stake election. If McGinty wins Pennsylvania’s seat, it could tip the senate from red to blue.

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Kaine, Pence Visit Philadelphia Following VP Debate

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:07:10 +0000

Tim Kaine spoke at the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union Wednesday night, just one day after facing off against Republican Vice Presidential nominee Mike Pence. Kaine took multiple jabs at the Indiana Governor, saying that Pence “couldn’t defend Donald Trump.” He reasoned that if his Vice Presidential candidate couldn’t defend him, how are the American people supposed to vote for him?

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