Task for the debaters
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Neither George Bush nor John Kerry has ever lost a debate, or so the legend goes. In fact, observers of presidential debates
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Hillary Clinton,  Barack Obama and six other Democratic presidential contenders  wrestled with questions of race, war and gender on Monday in a  debate starring a parade of questions posed in YouTube videos.
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Our position is: Thorough debate of US policies in Iraq is needed between now and Election Day. After months of battling over a war that ended 30 years ago, the presidential candidates have finally begun to
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In televised debates, when a single misstep could spell political ruin, candidates strive to place their best foot forward. Beyond this careful choreography, the audience is ready
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By Dan Barkin, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.  Jun. 23--If you want to get a good argument going, start a discussion about tear-downs.
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Competitors play to win. But what if your opponent is also the occupant of the big office?
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The Hong Kong public is invited to send questions for a controlled debate ahead of chief executive elections.
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The stands of these 2008 presidential candidates on a selection of issues:
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Some elections are about persuasion. This one is about turnout. In past presidential debates, candidates have tried to change people&#39;s minds and win over undecideds.
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The Bush campaign is setting up an extensive war room to monitor Thursday's debate with John Kerry. The plan? Pounce on Kerry misstatements or exaggerations and send responses to thousands of partisan websites through a live feed. By Louise Witt.
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Besides the usual fare of major media commentary, bloggers across the political spectrum will be busy posting their views during Thursday night&#39;s debate between President Bush and challenger John Kerry.
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This fall's presidential debates will pit George W. Bush's folksy manner and big-picture brand of policymaking against John Kerry's more cerebral outlook and nuanced world view. Each is a proven debater who knows, only too well, what personal pitfalls to avoid: Bush must stifle the smirk, for instance, and Kerry must cut short his rhetorical rambling.
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Description: Ukraine&#39;s two presidential candidates hold a contentious televised debate. Monday&#39;s eagerly awaited encounter came just six days before this Sunday&#39;s court-ordered run-off election.
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US President George W Bush and Democratic challenger John Kerry are preparing for a key TV debate.
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Monday will deliver a milestone in presidential campaign history, as user-generated video drives a debate.
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Blog: Co-sponsored debates, to be held in July and September, invite YouTube users to submit 'creative' questions for candidates to answer.
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Scientists call on presidential candidates to debate science and technology policy. What would Jesus and his brother do?