McCain, Obama agree on fall debates

saltwn · #1 (**permalink**) 08-21-2008, 09:49 PM

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WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain and Barack Obama say they are agreeing to hold three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate this fall.

The first will be at the University of Mississippi on September 26th. It will focus on foreign policy and national security

Another will be a town-hall style debate on October 7th at Belmont University. The last will be on domestic and economic policy on October 15th at Hofstra University.

Vice presidential contenders will meet October 2nd at Washington University in St. Louis.

McCain, Obama agree on fall debates - USATODAY.com

Get out the popcorn and find the remote.

Spencer Collins · #2 (**permalink**) 08-21-2008, 11:41 PM

Let the show begin!

cnredd · #3 (**permalink**) 08-21-2008, 11:52 PM

I found out in 2004 that the campaigns actually have to negotiate on stuff like the background, the size of the podium, and seemingly small things...They're so sanitized and ribbed for your protrection so their candidate gets every slight advantage...

No one wants their candidate to come across like a sweaty Nixon in 1960...

Spencer Collins · #4 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

I found out in 2004 that the campaigns actually have to negotiate on stuff like the background, the size of the podium, and seemingly small things...They're so sanitized and ribbed for your protrection so their candidate gets every slight advantage...

No one wants their candidate to come across like a sweaty Nixon in 1960...

I know,they are very sanitized but one can always hope for a Sen Bentson moment!

"I knew Jack Kennedy; Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy"

Sometimes the VP debates are more interesting and off the cuff but I've never made a final decision based on the outcome of a debate.

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