Oct 15, 2008 -
They may have very well saved the best for last. This was the most direct, most on task, most like an actual conversation debate we've had thus far. And not a moment too soon.
- 186 Comments
Oct 07, 2008 -
The much be-hyped town hall debate brought the candidates close together on the bright red carpet, the people closer to the candidates, and perhaps the undecideds closer to a decision? Between the discussion happening here, and the sparkily veiled tension on the stage, how did this match up fare? Here's what we thought:
Citizen:
The biggest shot in the arm this debate format provided was bringing the issues down to the individual level.
- 399 Comments
Oct 02, 2008 -
Whoa. That debate was like running a half-marathon at a 5k pace. It was hotly anticipated and proved to be even more intense than expected.
- 467 Comments
Sep 26, 2008 -
Did you watch? Were you with us all commenting? If not, don't worry, here's the whole transcript of every word of the first presidential debate.
- 193 Comments
Apr 17, 2008 -
Well the debate got off to a hard-hitting start, discussing crucial issues facing America, including 1990s Bosnian sniper fire, Reverend Wright, and bitter-gate.
I found one of the early questions especially insightful. Moderator George Stephanopoulos, a former Bill Clinton adviser, asked Obama: "Do you think Reverend Wright loves America as much as you do?"
- 61 Comments
Feb 27, 2008 -
Liberty: Last night in Ohio, the sparring over health care revealed a genuine policy difference as well as a genuine difference of debate style. Hillary's plan is more pure. A mandate would cover many more people.
- 18 Comments
Feb 27, 2008 -
So yes, last night was the big 2-0. The 20th Democratic debate of this election. And though there were, shall we say, instant replays of answers and sound bites we've seen before, Liberty and I have ransacked the transcript looking for those two exchanges that made us sit up and say "oh!"
- 24 Comments
Feb 22, 2008 -
Warning! What follows is purely opinion. I'm sure there are quite a few out there who will disagree .
- 99 Comments
Feb 22, 2008 -
Everyone around you is talking about the presidential debate last night and the "Xerox comment heard 'round the world," and you're baffled? Never fear! The New York Times Transcript Analyzer feature practically watches the debate for you, explains the finer points over a nice dinner, and might rub your feet if you're lucky.
- 9 Comments
Feb 01, 2008 -
The congenial tone of last night's debate genuinely knocked my socks off. Thanks for tuning in with me! While I'm still undecided, there was one clear winner: the Democratic Party.
- 29 Comments