Jess Lahitou

We talk about having debate-watching parties, popping popcorn, making bets… it’s all a little weird, and probably not good for democracy.

During last Wednesday night’s CNN Republican Presidential Debate, moderator Jake Tapper gave the ultimate softball question: What woman would you put on the ten-dollar bill? Instead, answers ranged from decent to head-scratching to laughable to flat-out embarrassing.

Because it looms a mere three days away, the subject of President-elect’s inauguration is a media fascination. Will there be protests?

Throughout this long and increasingly nightmarish primary season, an argument emerged from Republican candidates who were routinely getting their butts handed to them by Donald Trump.

I should begin by clarifying that I am no political reactionary.

I am hesitant to write anything that might tangentially help Donald Trump, because I think the man entirely unfit to be president.

Rejoicing or weeping will depend on who you are, but let’s look at what happened either way.

Democrats:

Last night, the saga continued. Fox Business Network hosted the fourth Republican Primary debate, with a slightly winnowed set of contenders: the top eight candidates were on stage, compared with ten in the previous showdown.

It is a rare day when a Congressional committee garners tabloid-like coverage, but Thursday was one of those days.

Last night was the first chance American voters had to hand tangible results to 2016 presidential candidates.