Every week we will flag what we’re reading, what questions those readings raise, and what we’re watching. What do you think? What are your answers? What should be looking for and asking? Drop us a line here or on Twitter.
What We’re Reading and Asking
IPSOS: A substantial minority of Americans think election fraud could be the reason why their party doesn’t win control of Congress
1 in 4 Democrats and 4 in 10 Republicans plan to blame election fraud if their party candidate does not win. Read more here.
Question: Do candidates have an ethical responsibility to reaffirm their confidence in the integrity of American elections and that they will accept the results of the election, win or lose?
Bulwark: The question Ted Cruz can’t answer
During a rally with Sen Candidate Blake Masters and Kari Lake, Sen. Ted Cruz refused to answer whether the 2020 election results in Arizona were legitimate. Read more here.
Question: Do elected officials have an ethical responsibility to say the 2020 election was fair and that President Biden won fair and square?
Axios: Democrats' swing-state local news ploy
Writers for a DC based media operation run by Democratic operatives are behind several local news outlets around the country, mainly in swing states, that are producing mostly democratic praise. Read more here.
Question: What are the ethics of veiled partisan media, versus overtly partisan or non-partisan media?
What We’re Looking At: Debates
What are the ethics of personal attacks during debates? How should politicians respond?
Do moderators have an ethical obligation to call out election denying candidates?
Do candidates have an ethical obligation to commit to accepting the results of their election?