It appears that Tim Keller’s rebuttals were both substantive and composed, even in the face of his opponent’s Trump-like slogans such as “on day one”—promises that, notably, Trump himself failed to fulfill. Keller’s plans for the city have shown measurable progress; a recent APD study indicates that crime has fallen across all key areas. It may simply take time for Keller’s initiatives to fully blossom—but evidence suggests they already are. Throughout the debate, Keller avoided empty slogans and divisive rhetoric, instead presenting a thoughtful plan focused on enforcing the law, protecting citizens’ rights, and improving the city. For these reasons, our editorial staff believes that Keller was the clear victor of tonight’s debate.