Editorial Who Will Win Tonight’s Presidential Debate? David Reeder September 26, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. The first debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump (R) and Hillary Clinton (D) will soon begin. This will allow us to watch the two would-be POTUS contenders go head to head for the first time since the election cycle began. Huzzah. Barring the blessed intervention of a natural disaster or the improbable (but no less welcome) interruption of a Vogon fleet, we'll have 90 straight minutes to observe and judge their respective argumentation. Lucky us. Although we're relatively certain who most RECOIL readers will be voting for — one of the candidates is unabashedly anti-Second Amendment, after all — one can never be too sure. So we thought we'd ask, Who Will Win Tonight's Presidential Debate? The smug, Cheetoh-colored and solipsistic man with the strange, possibly parasitic-symbiotic toupée, or the loathsome and supercilious harridan with harpy blood in her veins? Or could it be someone else — someone so awesome, of such impeccable character, they win despite not even being there? Someone so ridiculously fatuous and insincere they're even more appealing than the real candidates? Let's find out. Cast your vote now. Take Our Poll Thank you for participating. Your Republic appreciates you. About the Author: David Reeder is a verbigerative sciolist in good standing, working from within the secret world headquarters for the International Institute for the Proliferation of Tactical Sesquipedalianism. A military and LE veteran of some two and a half decades, he currently serves as the woefully unqualified web editor and desultory editorial staff member for RECOIL magazine. It has been said (quite accurately) that he never met a set of parentheses he didn't like. Reeder still teaches armed professionals (on occasion), maintains a modicum of relevance by continuing to work as a police reserve, and is a staunchly lexiphanicistic admirer of bathylkopian women from way back. He believes the current election cycle is an oligarchic travesty that should be narrated by the ghost of Don LaFontaine and accompanied by circus music. You can follow him on Instagram @davidreederwrites, though there's little (if any) compelling reason to. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
