If you’re a fan of politics, you know that December’s congressional debates can be very interesting. The question of who will win each race is one of the most popular topics of discussion at this time of year.
You can read about the debates of the past, and watch them on television. But which candidates do you think will have the most impact?
Lester Holt
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Lester Holt has been a broadcast journalist for four decades and has covered a number of news stories.
His coverage of breaking news events and criminal justice reform has been well-known. He has been recognized for his work, receiving several honors.
One of his most important roles is leading NBC News’ primetime political coverage. Besides his work on NBC Nightly News, Holt has also been named as anchor of Dateline NBC and a leader in NBC News’ special reports.
In 2019, Holt will be hosting a two-hour debate on NBC. The debate will air on NBC, MSNBC, Telemundo, and Telemundo Americas, and will highlight the interest in the 2020 presidential race.
Last year, the first presidential debate was the most watched in American history.
According to Morning Consult, nearly two-thirds of the Democrats polled said they have a favorable opinion of Holt.
This is a particularly high percentage because Democrats tend to be more likely than adults to favor moderators.
Chuck Todd
Last night, Chuck Todd moderated the first Democratic primary debate of the year. NBC News will broadcast it for two hours on its cable channel and MSNBC.
This was the first of several debates, and will feature a variety of candidates.
There are 20 Democrats running for president. Some of the more prominent names include Kirsten Gillibrand, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, and Beto O’Rourke. But there are also many lesser-known candidates. In fact, only three of the twenty-four candidates have polled at least 1% in four different national surveys.
After a lightning-round opening question, the debate moved into more thoughtful questions. Holt began by asking the candidates to raise their hands if they agree with a general statement. Then he followed up with specific questions based on those answers.
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow will moderate the first round of Democratic primary debates on NBC. She’ll be joined by Kristy Welker, Andrea Mitchell and Michael Bennet.
The candidates are former Vice President Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind., Cory Booker, Senator Kamala Harris and Tulsi Gabbard.
While it’s hard to predict what Rachel will say in her debate, it’s a safe bet that she will be well-versed in the issues.
She has a knack for connecting the dots that viewers don’t know exist. Her monologues can be up to 30 minutes long, and can be an enjoyable watch.
Rachel has a history of working with ideological adversaries. For instance, she asked a vice presidential candidate to defend his record on civil rights. And she pressed Pete Buttigieg on the social justice issue.
Jose Diaz-Balart
For the first time in history, a presidential debate will be televised on Spanish language media.
On June 26, MSNBC, NBC, and Telemundo will all air the first primary debate of the 2020 election.
The debate will include candidates divided into two groups, with a total of 20 candidates taking the stage each night.
While the format of the debate is new, the fact that it will be aired across all three networks is a sign of how the future of politics in America is moving.
There will be extensive coverage from the New York Times and other news organizations.
During the 2016 campaign, Diaz-Balart was on the forefront of a contentious exchange with then-candidate Donald Trump.
He confronted Trump over disparaging comments he made about Mexican immigrants.
Savannah Guthrie
If you’re a fan of the “Today” show, you’ll be glad to know that co-host Savannah Guthrie will be appearing in the upcoming presidential debates.
She’s currently filming from home, but she’s due back on set after the holiday season is over.
The debates will take place in Florida, which has long been a swing state.
They will be held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Miami. The debates will be broken into five segments.
Each candidate will be asked a number of questions that will last about 60 seconds. After the bell rings, each candidate will make a one minute closing statement.
There’s a lot to be said for the debates, but for the most part, there is no way to predict which candidates will prevail.
Some of the most notable names in the field include Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Pete Buttigieg.
