Presidential Debate

Overview

» Debate Date: Block Day Oct 31 & Nov 1» 6 Debate topics based on class interest» Coin toss to determine which party goes first» Moderator will ask a question

˃ Party A has 2 minutes to respond to the question (or perform a “Pivot”)˃ Party B has 2 minutes to respond to the question and/or respond to Party A˃ 2 minute discussion period˃ For the subsequent question, the alternate party will respond first.

» If time, there will be a post-debate class discussion.

First Period

Debaters Debate Topics

» Barack Obama» > Sophie» Joe Biden» > Caroline» Mitt Romney» > Ean» Paul Ryan» > Marissa

» Moderator» > Rachel

1. Abortion2. Immigration3. Gun Laws4. Sex Trafficking5. Environment6. Gay Marriage

Second Period

Debaters Debate Topics

» Barack Obama» > Adriana » Joe Biden» > Alesandra» Mitt Romney» > Julia» Paul Ryan» > Jenny

» Moderator» >Bethany

1. Healthcare2. Gay Marriage3. Abortion4. Education/Public

Funding of College5. Immigration6. Marijuana

Legalization

Third Period

Debaters Debate Topics

» Barack Obama» > Izzy» Joe Biden» > Sarah» Mitt Romney» > Paul» Paul Ryan» >Mady

» Moderator» > Ashley A.

1. Education/Public Funding for College

2. Immigration3. Abortion4. Foreign Policy5. Unemployment/Job

Creation6. Gay Marriage

Fifth Period

Debaters Debate Topics

» Barack Obama» > Alex B.» Joe Biden» > Eric» Mitt Romney» > Ethan» Paul Ryan» > Negin

» Moderator» > Sheila

1. Abortion2. Gay Marriage3. Education/Public

Funding for College4. Health Care5. Women’s Rights6. Iran

Sixth Period

Debaters Debate Topics

» Barack Obama» > Kiana N.» Joe Biden» > Ray» Mitt Romney» > Dean» Paul Ryan» > Edward

» Moderator» > Melissa

1. Abortion2. Immigration3. Health Care4. Unemployment/Job

Creation5. Gay Marriage6. Marijuana

Legalization