Upcoming Debates Could Prove Pivotal
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Because Sen. John Kerry is the challenger and lags President Bush in most national polls, he seems to have the most to gain from a strong performance in the upcoming fall debates. Some Democrats see the face-offs as the last chance for a Kerry breakout. But presidential debates present pitfalls as well as opportunities.
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While often an undercard to the presidential debates, Vice President Dick Cheney&#39;s leading policy-making role and a razor-tight race could boost the significance of Tuesday&#39;s showdown of running mates, experts say.
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WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Vice presidential debates rarely decide anything, but Tuesday night&#39;s match-up is expected to draw added attention after last week&#39;s widely watched battle between President Bush and Sen.
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Attention on 'top tier' candidates in this week's debates prompts calls for a more evenhanded format.
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They go gentle at this week's debate, but attacks are likely to intensify as primaries near.
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For Republican presidential contenders John McCain and Mitt Romney, Thursday's debate presented a chance to step out smartly in the struggle for victory in next week's Florida primary.
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More people will pay close attention to the three presidential debates than to any other events in the 2004 campaign. That by itself is a good reason - and not the only reason â-o consider the debates
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Patent reform, security, Internet access and other topics are expected to gain a higher profile next session.
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As Congress resumes work on the immigration bill, a point system will be at the heart of the debate.
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Partisan panel debates presidential candidates' stand on technology issues.
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If he wanted, the Barack Obama of today could have a pretty good debate with the Barack Obama of yesterday.
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Members of the public will pose questions to candidates via homemade video in a new kind of debate tomorrow night.
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With unified primary date of Feb. 12, region could play major role in choosing presidential nominees.
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President Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry went through their final preparations today for a potentially crucial debate in St. Louis, Mo.
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In theory, putting presidential candidates on the same stage to debate the issues in a national broadcast is a great idea. Barring a major gaffe or a cute one-liner, however, the upcoming debates will likely be of little consequence.
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WASHINGTON -- Expect some fireworks. This is the big one, the presidential debate that could determine who&#39;s sitting in the White House after the Nov. 2 US election.
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Thursday's presidential debate will draw a vast audience - and the strongest pressure is on Kerry.