CK Smith

Journalist, Editor, Educator, Writer, Reader, Tired.
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My #bookreview for @HillaryClinton's latest #memoir is on @eastwingmag.
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@xakynage It was rather refreshing to see a debate that focused on policies over jabs.

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Bringing up Walz's inaccuracies on his past
"I'm not perfect, and I'm a knucklehead at times."
And there's Coach Walz!
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Good night, friends.
See you on Election Night (34 days), unless Trump decides he'd like another go at the debate podium.
This is your reminder to make sure you're registered to vote. https://t.co/jdxvOwHEQL
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However, I don't think this is going to sway many (if any) undecided voters. All it did was prove that they chose partners who complement their strengths and weaknesses.
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So... I think Vance edged out Walz because for 75% of the debate, he was in control and strong with this new persona. Walz didn't attack when he could and clearly isn't as comfortable in this arena.
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Thoughts on tonight:
First, it was a very different debate than the last two. Draw your own conclusions.
Second, it was a fairly civilized conversation about mostly policies and administration, rather than quips and jabs.
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Walz was clearly insecure the first half, but came on stronger the second half especially on healthcare, closed with the same passion.
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Your turn -- who won tonight?
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And we close with the real winners of the debate -- @CBSNews moderators, @margbrennan and @NorahODonnell
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Vance ends strong focusing on the economy, which polls agree is the #1 voters' issue, and their mistrust in government.
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Speaking directly to the camera, Walz ends on a strong note, restating his policies and DNC issues.
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Walz: "Thank you to those of you who missed 'Dancing With Your Stars'"
There is that Big DAD Energy.
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Closing remarks!
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Ad break #2
Definitely a shift for the second half.
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Facebook would be a rather interesting platform if Walz did run it. Walz-book? Face-Walz?
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Vance avoids answering whether Trump lost the election, pivoting to accusing Harris of censorship.
Walz did clarify what censorship is (Teacher Walz here).
"I don't run Facebook." -- Walz
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And we're rewriting history now on Jan 6th.
Trump still technically hasn't conceded the 2020 election. He didn't hand over anything peacefully.
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Costs of childcare: Average child care worker is paid about $30k/year, average annual family pays over $7k/yr. Federal ratio is 1 worker to 4-6 kids.
https://t.co/Y7GdS9M7pz
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FMLA time, as in US is the only developed nation without mandatory paid family leave, something many unions are fighting for.
Walz: Mandatory leave helps promote worker health.
Vance: I agree.
Me: So why don't we?
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