debater

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But it’s hard to imagine Talarico, a high school debater who Hobbs of Texas Monthly aptly described as a “strange, wise boy with the gentle cadence of a preacher,” ever going full Teresa Giudice.

From Slate • Dec. 10, 2025

"They always the losing person, the fighter, the debater, they always ask for a rematch."

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

“I think it made her a rather skilled debater in that regard. It’s definitely something we watched out for, any sort of unexpected punch that could come from Senator Harris at the time.”

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2024

“She’s a candidate who checks all the boxes — she’s a very good communicator, a very skilled debater, she has excellent television ads, and she comes across as strong and articulate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

The same Parker, who is also a line cook who smells like onions sometimes, and the second-best debater in Munising, Michigan.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith