In the Vice Presidential Debates on Thursday, both candidates agreed on the fundamentals of policy towards the civil conflict in Syria, even as both struggled to differentiate themselves for voters. Both candidates agreed that the US should be aiding, directly and...
In VP Debate, Candidates Agree on Afghan Withdrawal, Neither Admit War’s Failure
In the Vice Presidential debates on Thursday, both candidates agreed on a 2014 timeline to withdraw from Afghanistan, although they argued over details and Congressman Paul Ryan hinted at keeping US troops there for longer. "We agree with the administration on their...
Ryan Accuses Biden of Cuts to Defense, That He Voted For
In the Vice Presidential debates on Thursday, GOP candidate Paul Ryan accused the Obama administration of supporting deep cuts to defense budgets, a fiction that is embarrassing for a congressman who in fact voted for the cuts he criticizes the administration for...
Candidates Squabble, But Fail to Differentiate Iran Policy
Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan squabbled over Iran policy in the vice presidential debates on Thursday, but Ryan failed to articulate a policy different from the Obama administration's approach. Desperate to differentiate him and his running mate,...