Debates

Bloomberg-Thompson Debate: Bill Thompson Jr. Calls Michael Bloomberg A Liar

AP | Posted 10.13.2009 | New York


NEW YORK (AP)- The Democrat trying to unseat popular billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg lobbed multiple attacks at him during their first debate Tues...

Jason Linkins

Business Bloggers To Debate CRA Role In Housing Crisis For $100K

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.30.2009 | Media


Want to make a quick and dirty $100,000? All you have to do is beat Barry Ritholtz, business journalist and author of Bailout Nation in a debate.

Campaign Cool Downs: 10 Steps To Inner Peace (SLIDESHOW)

Women's Health | Kristen Dollard | Posted 12.04.2008 | Living


When politically provoked, here are 10 no-fail ways to go from riotous to relaxed. Debate parties starting to feel like World War III? Are you aliena...

350 Still Images Illustrate McCain's Anger Management Issue (Video)

Judah Freed | Posted 11.28.2008 | Home


Judah Freed

The third debate has evoked comments from both the left and right about John McCain's anger at Barack Obama. I've analyzed this by capturing about 350 still images of McCain from the debate.

Debates Still No Place for Average Joes

Timothy Karr | Posted 11.16.2008 | Media


Timothy Karr

As the lights dimmed on the fourth and final debate of the 2008 season, one thing has become clear: These types of debates are vestiges of a bygone TV era.

If You Want To Know Who'll Be The Next President, Watch The Debate With The Sound Off

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Miles Mogulescu

McCain runs the gamut from rebellious teenager to grumpy old man without ever pausing at the stage of mature adult.

Who Won the Final Debate? Drudge Votes Early...

Dan Treul | Posted 11.15.2008 | Home


Dan Treul

The results of Drudge's Mid-Debate Post-Debate Winner's Poll have John McCain as the overwhelming winner of the still-running face off. As of 10:22 EST, the Republican wins handily, 75 percent to 23 percent!

Electoral Math -- Obama Lead Insurmountable?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

It's going to be all but impossible to continue the "we're in a dead heat" nonsense if Barack Obama decisively wins Florida and Virginia when the East Coast returns come in.

John McCain Needs a Permanent Time Out

Justin Frank | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics


Justin Frank

McCain's behavior in the first two debates was not passive-aggressive, fear-driven, or even racist -- he was simply protecting himself from blowing his stack. Obama's calm must drive him crazy.

Penguin vs. Batman Debate: Is John McCain The Penguin?

Cenk Uygur | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

Look at how prescient the creators of the television series Batman wound up being this many years later.

Voters' Debate Reaction: Negative Campaigning Backfires

CNN | Ashley Broughton | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics


A moving graph at the bottom of the CNN screen during Tuesday night's presidential debate measured the reactions of uncommitted voters in the swing st...

Electoral Math -- Obama Landslide?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I have to admit, that's a pretty provocative title. And enumerating the poultry before they emerge from the ova is always risky... as the saying goes.

Meet Your Debate Sponsors: Part 2

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 11.07.2008 | Politics


Allison Kilkenny

AT&T makes a triumphant return in this second installment of the presidential debates. While Wachovia is out of the mix tonight, the financial industry will be well-represented tonight by three banks.

Jill Johnston On Palin: Little More Than A Smokescreen

Georgianne Nienaber | Posted 11.04.2008 | Home


Georgianne Nienaber

With Palin as president, we have not only the possibility of an idiot at the helm of government, but a woman who insults the real gains made by women in politics and other arenas. Not to mention the insult to Hillary, an accomplished, intelligent woman.

Friday Talking Points [50] -- Can I Call You Joe?

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.04.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I refuse to get too wrapped up in the question of who "won" the debate. In general, unless one candidate obviously self-destructs, this question is answered subjectively and personally. That's not to say I didn't think Biden did better. I did.

Why I Called It for Joe Biden

Joe Cutbirth | Posted 11.03.2008 | Politics


Joe Cutbirth

The thrill of any debate comes in that one moment - and it almost always comes if you are patient - when one candidate finds a small opening and claims the evening.

Electoral Math Looking Good For Obama

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.01.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

Barack Obama has made some gains since last week, to put it mildly. While he hasn't wildly increased his Strong numbers, at least the trend is in the right direction.

Palin To Skip Debate To Deal With Bake Sale Crisis (humor)

Jack Helmuth | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics


Jack Helmuth

In yet another stunning turn of events that has the political world on its heels, Thursday night's Vice Presidential debate may be cancelled. Here ...

In Defense Of Sarah Palin

Chris Weigant | Posted 10.30.2008 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I have to at least try to defend the point she was (so badly) trying to make. Alaska was on the front lines of the Cold War. It's a valid point, especially with a newly-resurgent and newly-belligerent Russia.

Media May Mock, But Palin A Strong Candidate

George Copeland | Posted 10.29.2008 | Home


George Copeland

The Honorable Governor Palin has already delivered her natural constituents--the Republican base--to John McCain. Anything else she brings is just pure gravy.

Top 10 Reasons Sarah Palin Cancels the Debate

David Weinberger | Posted 10.29.2008 | Politics


David Weinberger

Suspicious Russian tourists spotted across the Bering strait in Dezhnevo; Schedule for memorizing state capitals thrown off by need for new schedule to memorize states.

If McCain and Palin Can't Blink, the Voters Must!

Linda Bergthold | Posted 10.29.2008 | Politics


Linda Bergthold

So, we have a President now who is certain he is right and always has been, is as impulsive as ever, has bizarre delayed reactions to problems, and demonstrates his unblinkingness by submitting to Congress a foolish and radical plan to bail out Wall Street.

Mobilizing The Growing Democrats Abroad Movement

K.J. Dwyer | Posted 10.29.2008 | Home


K.J. Dwyer

There are now roughly 6.6 million Americans living abroad; the number of national delegates now at 22. Expats have voted for Obama by a two to one margin.

John McCain: Four More Years of 'You Just Don't Understand"?

Fred Goldring | Posted 10.28.2008 | Politics


Fred Goldring

McCain appeared bothered by the sheer audacity of this newcomer in thinking he had the standing to question any of his actions or opinions.

Five Ways Obama Can Nail the Next Debate ... And Still Be Obama

RJ Eskow | Posted 10.28.2008 | Politics


RJ Eskow

Jim Lehrer was right -- the candidates should talk directly to each other. It could be highly effective if Obama looks directly at McCain and says something like this.