Debate #2, The Battle of the Branches

Debate #2 — Chapter 10 Debating the Presidency — to be answered here, after you complete the essay and submit it on  Blackboard (though yes, the essay is voluntary but, note the ability to gain more points!) And, note two different due dates for your post and then your commentary for this debate. Your initial posts are all due by Thursday 15 October. All comments to be made and points finalized to meet the requirements by Sunday 18 October. Follow the pattern from the first Debate with an initial post and three  required  comments.

 KEY DIFFERENCE IN THIS DEBATE: If your last name starts A-L take PRO (Kassup) and M-Z your initial post will be CON (Bauer).