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Watch: The First Presidential Debate, in a Minute

So, you had something else to do on Friday night, but you need to fake a political conversation at work? Our Presidential Debate in a Minute will take you through lunch.


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Published Date: 09/28/08

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jholodi2
posted 11:02 pm on 10/02/2008		 See profile | I'm a fan of jholodi2
You mean in almost TWO minutes. Hwhat? Hwhat? Hwhat? Hwhat?

Bombenhagel
posted 12:01 am on 10/02/2008		 See profile | I'm a fan of Bombenhagel
Check this out when considering your vote, especially if you're a veteran. SOURCE: senate.gov and McCain's own voice.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brandon-friedman/mccains-non-support-for-t_b_131046.html

Bombenhagel
posted 11:59 pm on 10/01/2008		 See profile | I'm a fan of Bombenhagel
Classic. That was the ENTIRE debate, except for McCain's tongue flicking.

meanestmomonearth
posted 8:50 pm on 10/01/2008		 See profile | I'm a fan of meanestmomonearth
ACK! My head hurts. Hilarious. genius editing.

politicoprincess
posted 10:26 am on 09/30/2008		 See profile | I'm a fan of politicoprincess
i would really like to meet the editor of these amazing vids man...

Steamboater
posted 4:58 pm on 09/29/2008		 See profile | I'm a fan of Steamboater
McCain mentioned in the debate that he was against torture and yet he voted for it. Obama let him get away with that and didn't say a word--twice! You can't be a gentleman with a thug Obama. Learn that!

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