An overview of press and pundit reactions to tonight’s debate reveals only one response. And here it is.
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Asked if he will accept result of presidential election, Donald Trump says, 'I will look at it at the time.'— Steven Shepard (@POLITICO_Steve) October 20, 2016
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Asked if he will accept result of presidential election, Donald Trump says, 'I will look at it at the time.'
LAS VEGAS â The Republican nominee for president refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power following the election.— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) October 20, 2016
LAS VEGAS â The Republican nominee for president refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power following the election.
Trump's answer on accepting the outcome of the vote is the most disgraceful statement by a presidential candidate in 160 years.— Bret Stephens (@StephensWSJ) October 20, 2016
Trump's answer on accepting the outcome of the vote is the most disgraceful statement by a presidential candidate in 160 years.
1/ Trump's stunning refusal tonight to accept the outcome of the people's vote in the election is a rejection of U.S. democracy itself.— Walt Mossberg (@waltmossberg) October 20, 2016
1/ Trump's stunning refusal tonight to accept the outcome of the people's vote in the election is a rejection of U.S. democracy itself.
trump just said he might not accept the election results, so why did we move to a new topic? why is the debate continuing?— nathanjurgenson (@nathanjurgenson) October 20, 2016
trump just said he might not accept the election results, so why did we move to a new topic? why is the debate continuing?
60 IâÂÂve lived through Richard NixonâÂÂs presidency. George WallaceâÂÂs campaign. The 2000 nightmare. NO ONE before has dared suggest ⦗ James Fallows (@JamesFallows) October 20, 2016
60 IâÂÂve lived through Richard NixonâÂÂs presidency. George WallaceâÂÂs campaign. The 2000 nightmare. NO ONE before has dared suggest â¦
First time a nominee has called into question election results, in advance, before national audience at a debate.— Ari Melber (@AriMelber) October 20, 2016
First time a nominee has called into question election results, in advance, before national audience at a debate.
I haven't heard anything since Trump refused to commit to accepting the outcome of the election. Im just stunned⦠#debate— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) October 20, 2016
I haven't heard anything since Trump refused to commit to accepting the outcome of the election. Im just stunned⦠#debate
This might get buried but Trump accused the Iraqi military of going into Mosul to make Hillary Clinton look good. Quite a thing to say.— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) October 20, 2016
This might get buried but Trump accused the Iraqi military of going into Mosul to make Hillary Clinton look good. Quite a thing to say.
If you don't recognize Donald Trump as a threat to American democracy at this point, nothing can convince you #debate— Daniel Summers (@WFKARS) October 20, 2016
If you don't recognize Donald Trump as a threat to American democracy at this point, nothing can convince you #debate
Donald Trump refused to accept legitimacy of election if Clinton wins. Also, Paul Ryan & Mitch McConnell endorse him for president.— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) October 20, 2016
Donald Trump refused to accept legitimacy of election if Clinton wins. Also, Paul Ryan & Mitch McConnell endorse him for president.
Tonight the Republican nominee for president praised the worst dictators in the world & wouldn't commit to conceding election if he loses.— Ryan Lizza (@RyanLizza) October 20, 2016
Tonight the Republican nominee for president praised the worst dictators in the world & wouldn't commit to conceding election if he loses.
Debate wasn't close if you were keeping score.But big story over next 24 hrs will be GOP reaction to Trump on accepting election results— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) October 20, 2016
Debate wasn't close if you were keeping score.But big story over next 24 hrs will be GOP reaction to Trump on accepting election results
Both CNN -AND FOX- lead with Trump belly flopping on refusing to accept results of election. He lost Brit Hume!!!— Quentin Hardy (@qhardy) October 20, 2016
Both CNN -AND FOX- lead with Trump belly flopping on refusing to accept results of election. He lost Brit Hume!!!
My thoughts on a 'rigged' presidential election. pic.twitter.com/075n83NXMH— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 20, 2016
My thoughts on a 'rigged' presidential election. pic.twitter.com/075n83NXMH
In almost ANY OTHER situation, a politician calling opponent a "nasty woman" would be most explosive moment of the debate/week/entire race— Alex Burns (@alexburnsNYT) October 20, 2016
In almost ANY OTHER situation, a politician calling opponent a "nasty woman" would be most explosive moment of the debate/week/entire race
pretty sure a lot of people who have been called "a nasty woman" are gonna vote soon.— Oliver Willis (@owillis) October 20, 2016
pretty sure a lot of people who have been called "a nasty woman" are gonna vote soon.
Look there's only one way to judge this debate.She destroyed him.— Michael Cohen (@speechboy71) October 20, 2016
Look there's only one way to judge this debate.She destroyed him.