Debates

How Russert Impacted the Primary: A Footnote to History

Paul Abrams | Posted 06.14.2008 | Media

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Paul Abrams

Hillary Clinton was still the "inevitable" nominee at one point and had decided not to appear on the Sunday programs. But, the pressure mounted, and then, one Sunday, she appeared on all of them.

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The Secret Question Obama and McCain Will Never Hear

Aaron Greenspan | Posted 05.15.2008 | Politics

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Aaron Greenspan

I've watched a number of the debates now, both Democratic and Republican. As with so many things, the quality has gone down as the quantity has gone u...

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Clinton: Afghanistan needs more US attention

AP | SARA KUGLER | Posted 04.27.2008 | Politics

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WILMINGTON, N.C. — Hillary Rodham Clinton said the assassination attempt Sunday on the Afghan president shows that the U.S. has failed to give p...

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The Custody Battle for America

Matthew-Lee Erlbach | Posted 04.24.2008 | Politics

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Matthew-Lee Erlbach

Last week's debate proved something startling about this country as it was like watching Maury Povich and Dr. Phil perform a tag-team divorce in which...

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Jay-Z and Itchy Fingers Can't Help Obama When Things Really Get Rough

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 04.22.2008 | Politics

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Earl Ofari Hutchinson

It was the ultimate rapper's delight; a presidential candidate actually dumping a hip hop move onto the nation's political plate.

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Friday Talking Points [28] -- It's Debatable...

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.18.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

The twenty-first debate of the Democratic presidential nomination race happened this week. Much fulminating in the blogosphere immediately followed. ...

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Debates Are Not About Issues.

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 04.18.2008 | Politics

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Blake Fleetwood

They are about: Who Is the Best Candidate? Who can Win? Ever since the first televised debate between Kennedy & Nixon, voters have often judged can...

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The Debate Over Our Checkbooks: Our Livelihoods and Our Liberty

Heath Calvert | Posted 04.17.2008 | Politics

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Heath Calvert

Oh man, wasn't last week's National Enquirer Presidential Debate phenomenal? We talked about all the important issues. Talked, again, about Hillary (...

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Debate Questions I'd (Still) Like To Ask

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.16.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Unfortunately these questions remain largely unanswered, almost two months after the last debate.

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Clinton Finally Agrees to Debate in North Carolina

M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 04.03.2008 | Home

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M.S. Bellows, Jr.

So, seeing Pennsylvania (and her shot at President, at least this election cycle) slipping away, Clinton's folks announced yesterday that she WILL debate him in North Carolina as well.

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The Great American Sad-Off

Jamie Kilstein | Posted 03.27.2008 | Politics

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Jamie Kilstein

This is where the candidates try to out-sad each other by telling horrifically heartbreaking stories about themselves, or people they met on the campaign trail, instead of dealing with the issues.

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Hillary and Barack in Couples Counseling?

Michael Seitzman | Posted 02.29.2008 | Politics

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Michael Seitzman

2008-02-29-barack_hillary_intreatment.jpgWhen you were watching the debate this week did it feel a little like couples counseling? I thought i'd do a little edit.

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The Biggest Loser: James Madison

The Brennan Center for Justice | Posted 02.29.2008 | Home

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The Brennan Center for Justice

The issue of presidential power, which is an unlikely answer to pollsters' endless queries as to what is the most important issue in this election, is actually quite ubiquitous. Yet, the issue has not arisen - even once -- in any of the 40 debates.

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The Psychology of Hope: Why Obama's Words Are More Effective Than Hillary's

Bob Harris | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics

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Bob Harris

Never mind who the better candidate might be -- just looking closely at the ads and their language, is really it any wonder that Obama is winning?

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Unsafe At Any Speed

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 02.27.2008 | Politics

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Amb. Marc Ginsberg

Watching last night's debate, I couldn't resist wondering whether Ralph Nader could somehow harm the Democratic nominee in the race by reaching the few voters that could fall victim to his eccentric rantings.

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Debate Questions I'd Like To Ask

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.25.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Tomorrow night may be the last debate in the Democratic primary race. This will be the twentieth debate so far, which has to be some kind of record. ...

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Decision 2008: Thinking the Unthinkable

Jeffrey Shaffer | Posted 01.28.2008 | Politics

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Jeffrey Shaffer

"Experience is what counts, whether you're dealing with a hurricane like Katrina, or a giant, angry reptile that is impervious to bullets, missiles or other conventional weapons, and I have that experience."

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GOP Softball Courtship Necessary Prelude to Potential Bloodsport Ahead

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 01.25.2008 | Politics

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Jennifer Donahue

Clinton and company have turned the race with Obama into an exhibition game to show the Democratic base how they would handle the Republicans in the general election.

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Reading The Pictures: A Banner Year For Corporate Debate Sponsors?

Michael Shaw | Posted 01.24.2008 | Media

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Michael Shaw

2008-01-25-shaw_astra_fp.jpgWhat is the point of candidates calling each other out on taking money from lobbyists, PACs, and so on, when corporations can quietly buy a stake in the very stage they happen to be pontificating on?

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Kucinich Is The Candidate You Are Not Suppose To Talk About.

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 01.15.2008 | Politics

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Blake Fleetwood

Wow! I am speechless at the banning of Kucinich from NBC Debate tonite by the Nevada Supreme Court a few minutes ago. An outrage and a real loss for ...

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Debating for Dummies

Jonathan Leigh Solomon | Posted 01.15.2008 | Politics

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Jonathan Leigh Solomon

Don't compare yourself to John F. Kennedy unless you want a face full of Lloyd Bentsen.

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Debates as Infotainment

Caryl Rivers | Posted 12.24.2007 | Media

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Caryl Rivers

How soon will we see the DVD, with added features, like the costumes that didn't make the YouTube debate, the worst slip up, best one liners (Joe Biden wins this one) and meanest questions?

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NPR Crosses Dangerous Racial Border, Asks Candidates if Citizens Should "Report" Immigrants

Roberto Lovato | Posted 12.05.2007 | Politics

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Roberto Lovato

NPR's questioning of the Democratic candidates around immigration indicates they are willing to use public airwaves to provide broader forum for formerly fringe ideas.

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Psst -- What About the Damn Economy?

Robert L. Borosage | Posted 11.27.2007 | Politics

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Robert L. Borosage

With Republicans headed into the YouTube debate on Wednesday night, it's time for the unctuous moderators to cut to the chase.

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The Four Tenors: Clinton, Biden, Richardson and Edwards

Michelle Kraus | Posted 11.17.2007 | Politics

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Michelle Kraus

They came out of the debate singing with zest and zeal, competing with one another while challenging one another to do better.

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