debates

In Runup to Debate, Sarah Palin Turns Up Anger

Nation & World - September 30, 2008

With John McCain running interference, Sarah Palin went back for a rematch with Katie Couric Monday. more >>

Sarah Palin, the Embarrassing GOP Cheerleader

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 29, 2008

It's hard to say—is it more damaging to shut her up or to let her talk? more >>

Gwen Ifill: Bearer of Brevity and Levity

By Liz Wolgemuth - The Inside Job - September 29, 2008

Ifill answered readers' questions online Thursday at WashingtonPost.com as she prepares for this week's first vice presidential debate. more >>

Barack Obama and John McCain Spin Debate Performances

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 29, 2008

Polls show voters think Obama won the debate, but both campaigns are working to capture voters. more >>

After Debates, It's All About Voter Turnout for John McCain and Barack Obama

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 29, 2008

Both sides say that they have effective get-out-the-vote teams, but Obama's side claims to be ahead. more >>

John McCain's Problems With Polls Continue

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 29, 2008

Bad news keeps coming in, and he did himself no favors in the debate. more >>

McCain Debate Victory a Catastrophic Success

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - September 29, 2008

The economy was his weak point, and that was the most important part. more >>

McCain's Zigzags Worry Some GOP Strategists

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 26, 2008

Was "suspending" his presidential campaign a bad idea? more >>

Mississippi Awaits Debate Decision

By Alison Go - The Paper Trail - September 26, 2008

The campus prepares for a historic moment. more >>

Obama Looks Presidential While McCain Looks for a Photo Op

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - September 26, 2008

McCain's month of being untethered lurches along as the financial system crumbles. more >>

John McCain and Barack Obama's Debates Probably Won't Be Game-Changers

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - September 25, 2008

Gallup says that presidential debates usually don't change the race. more >>

Debate as Scheduled, Barack Obama's Team Urges John McCain

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 25, 2008

Obama staffers are headed to Mississippi in preparation for the debate. more >>

McCain Suspends Campaign, Shocks Republicans

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - September 24, 2008

Obama, taken by surprise by McCain's announcement, says the debate should go on. more >>

Media Group: Give Fox News a Chance to Question Obama and McCain

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 24, 2008

Center says Fox should have a role in the presidential and vice presidential debates. more >>

Presidential Debate: Your Financial Questions

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - September 24, 2008

From dwindling retirement accounts to high gas prices, consumers want answers. more >>

Minow: The Debates Should Only Include Viable Presidential Candidates

By Newton Minow - Opinion - September 22, 2008

Only Viable Nominees, Please: Let’s not include all 260 presidential candidates in the debates. more >>

Nader: Open the Debates for Third Party Candidates Like Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney and Me

By Ralph Nader - Opinion - September 22, 2008

The People Deserve to Hear Us: Voters should have better options than Democrats and Republicans. more >>

Should Third-Party Candidates Like Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, and Cynthia McKinney Be Included in the Presidential Debates?

Opinion - September 22, 2008

Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, or Cynthia McKinney on stage with John McCain and Barack Obama? more >>

Voters Hope McCain and Obama Aren't Debate Hogs

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 8, 2008

The Whispers Poll shows voters don't want the candidates to roll their eyes. more >>

Chamber of Commerce President: Debating Palin Will Be a Challenge for Biden

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - September 2, 2008

Thomas Donahue says he likes what he's seen of Palin. more >>

Obama and McCain Debate Iraq and Foreign Policy

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - July 15, 2008

Obama's speech today led McCain to scrap his planned comments and turn to Iraq. more >>

The Early Word on the Fall Presidential Debates

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 30, 2008

The commission that hosts the debates says Nader and Barr most likely won't get a place on the podium. more >>

Presidential Debates Between McCain and Obama Will Have Extra Importance

By John Mashek - A Capital View - June 30, 2008

But let's kick out the spinners and allow the candidates' performances to speak for themselves. more >>

McCain, Obama Camps Bore Us in Twitter Debate

By David LaGesse - Dave's Download - June 23, 2008

This piece of Web 2.0 offers no revolution for politics. more >>

The Incredible Shrinking Presidential Debate

By Gloria Borger - Opinion - April 18, 2008

Bickering only hurts Democrats. Meanwhile, McCain improves his standing in the polls more >>