2016 Hofstra debate faith & religion liveblog

Last updated on: September 26, 2016 at 9:54 pm by Jacob Lupfer

2016 Hofstra debate faith & religion liveblog 2016-09-26T21:54:21-04:00 Jacob Lupfer

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Continuing with my posts on the role of religion in the 2016 election, keep checking back to this page for commentary and analysis on how issues of faith, values, and morality shape the debate tonight.

Clinton staffers have suggested that she will highlight her Methodist faith as a driving force behind her political convictions.

Source on Clinton campaign tells me Hillary will use allusions to her faith to anchor and contrast her values with Trump tonight.

— Christopher J. Hale (@chrisjollyhale) September 26, 2016

Will Trump talk about how his faith informs his campaign rhetoric and policies? Will they attack each other’s conceptions of religion in public life? Will the candidates spar over issues of religious freedom? Will they frame poverty, racial justice, and the environment as moral issues? Or cede that label to the ever-contentious issues of same sex marriage and abortion?

Please share this page widely and check back frequently. I’ll be posting updates throughout the debate.

[9:06 pm] Moderator Lester Holt introduces the candidates and begins with economic issues, including jobs and income inequality.

[9:11 pm] Following Clinton, Trump lays out his top few issues on jobs, taxes, and trade. Clinton urges that we recognize and reward work, not just financial transactions. She dismisses Donald’s “Trumped Up Trickle Down” economics.

[9:14 pm] Trump does not specifically rebut Clinton’s assertion that he borrowed 14 million dollars from his father. Instead, cites “a small loan.” Then claims that as a secretary of state, Clinton should have negotiated better trade deals.

[9:22 pm] As candidates continue to discuss jobs and economics, here’s a thought: To the extent that Clinton “wins” or appears more credible and compelling on economic issues, can she convince any #NeverTrump Republicans to vote for her to prevent him from winning this close election.

[9:36 pm] Holt asks Trump about his decision to defy decades of custom and release his tax returns. Trump says he’ll release them when Clinton releases her 30,000 deleted emails. Then, she speculates about why Trump has not released his: “Maybe he’s not as rich as he says. Maybe he’s not as charitable as he claims. Maybe he doesn’t want you to know he’s paid no federal income taxes for many years.”

[9:52 pm] Trump emphasizes “law and order,” saying Clinton is afraid to say those two words. Hillary says we need to do more than talk about law and order. We need to address systemic bias. “I think implicit bias is a problem for everyone, not just for police.”

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