Thursday, November 12, 2009

debates

Obama Looks Presidential in Debate Against McCain

McCain was aggressive, Obama was presidential, and “that one” wasn’t a big deal. more >>

Barack Obama and John McCain’s Debate—Polls Give It to the Democrat. What Do You Think?

Instant polls favored Obama. Tell us what you think. more >>

Obama and McCain in a Town Hall Debate: Some Small-Business Questions

If only somebody would ask these to the presidential candidates. more >>

Debate Preview: John McCain Will Focus on Barack Obama's Past

In the town-hall-style debate tonight, McCain has the most to gain—or lose. more >>

McCain Insiders Fretting That Polls' Downward Trends Tough to Reverse

Republicans say the difficulty of a comeback raises the stakes for tonight's presidential debate. more >>

Debate Preview: Town Hall Format May Not Help John McCain This Time

The Republican nominee faces a tougher landscape now . more >>

John McCain Attacks Barack Obama as the Debate Looms

This campaign has been ugly for a while, but it’s only going to get worse. more >>

Debate 'Straight Talk': Sarah Palin and Joe Biden's Meeting Won't Matter in the End

Palin could have spelled her name correctly and been praised. more >>

Who Won the Debate Between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?

Reader Comment of the day more >>

Who Won the Debate Between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden?

Who came away the victor? And will it make a difference in your vote? Post your thoughts. more >>

Who Won the Environmental Section of Last Night's Debate—Palin or Biden?

The candidates talked about climate change, carbon emissions, and drilling. more >>

Palin-Biden Debate: Lots of Sound, Little Fury, Signifying Nothing

No blunders on either side, hollow redemption for Palin. more >>

Sarah Palin Won the Debate Against Joe Biden

McCain has a chance to improve his national standing. more >>

Sarah Palin Seized Her Moment but Still Lost to Joe Biden

The Republican candidate walked all over Gwen Ifill in the debate. more >>

Sarah Palin Delivers Gaffe-Free Debate Performance Against Joe Biden

Despite her credible and confident showing, focus groups and polls show Biden won. more >>

Sarah Palin, Constitutional Scholar: New Powers for the Vice Presidency That Even Dick Cheney Doesn't Have?

As if there are powers that Dick Cheney would leave un-grabbed. more >>

The Debate and Polls Show Sarah Pain is the Anti-Hillary

Palin performed better than her CBS interview but there was one missed gotcha. more >>

Palin Debate Wrap: Sarah America Is Back

Where has this veep candidate been the past month? more >>

For VP Debate, Wash. U. Operations Slow to a Crawl

Although the school has hosted debates before, this year's has seen unprecedented attention. more >>

Her Biggest Test: Sarah Palin Dropping in Polls as She Heads Into Debate With Joe Biden

It looks like Sarah's tanking—and it couldn't come at a worse time for her or John McCain. more >>

Joe Biden and Sarah Palin: Longtimer vs. Newcomer

What we might expect from tonight's vice presidential debate. more >>

Sarah Palin and Joe Biden's Debate Smackdown in St. Louis

Will Biden look like the Amtrak conductor he likes to play, and will Palin repeat her recent flubs? more >>

How Should Joe Biden Handle His Debate With Sarah Palin?

What approach should the Delaware senator take against the Alaska governor? Post your thoughts. more >>

How Will Sarah Palin Do Against Joe Biden in Thursday Night's Debate?

Expectations are low for the Alaska governor. Will she best them and Joe Biden? Post your thoughts. more >>

Sarah Palin's Relaxing Debate Prep at John McCain's Sedona Ranch

We hear that Palin is absorbing the Arizona calm at McCain's Sedona ranch as she preps for the debate. more >>

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