Last night's Senate debate had only one memorable moment

Budd wins forgettable debate on points, hammering home Beasley as "rubber stamp" for Biden administration

Debates are about moments, as Democratic strategist Morgan Jackson pointed out when he made the rounds on the state’s political podcasts this week.

Last night’s U.S. Senate debate between Ted Budd and Cheri Beasley really had just one. 

Moderator Tim Boyum asked both candidates about their relationship with the leaders of their parties — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Budd handled it decently well, pointing out economic growth under the previous administration, and saying Trump endorsed him because he’s “America First.”

Beasley … well, she didn’t handle it well at all. 

When asked whether she’d stand on stage next to President Biden were he to come campaign in North Carolina, Beasley awkwardly danced around the question. After stumbling, she said she’d have to see if she was available. Watch: