Cooke and Van Orden Debate Negotiations Break Down
So far one rated center outlet has covered this. No left- or right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.
Lead article · WqowCooke-Van Orden debate talks derail, 2026 forum unlikelyHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Cooke and Van Orden were named together by 2 of 2 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Cooke’s campaign withdrew from negotiations for a debate with Van Orden, saying it believed the process was not being conducted in good faith.
Van Orden’s campaign said it offered dates for a debate, denied formally agreeing to a date, and released a recording of the negotiations.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. center: 1 article, first mon 7:40 pm. unrated: 1 article, first tue 1:00 pm.
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