44 Archive: The Debates

McCain's Conundrum: What More Can He Do?

After Wednesday's debate at Hofstra University, the question for McCain is what more -- or how much more -- he can do to affect the race.

By Web Politics Editor | October 16, 2008; 1:36 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (586)
Categories: B_Blog , Barack Obama , Dan Balz's Take , John McCain , The Debates
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Joe the Plumber: Not a Licensed Plumber

Joe the Plumber is not exactly a plumber and he's "not even close" to making the kind of money that would result in higher taxes from Democrat Barack Obama's proposals.

By Web Politics Editor | October 16, 2008; 12:34 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (435)
Categories: B_Blog , Barack Obama , Battlegrounds , John McCain , The Debates
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Washington Sketch: Buzzword Bingo

The Washington Post's Dana Milbank and Akira Hakuta sketch the final presidential debate of 2008.

By Web Politics Editor | October 16, 2008; 9:09 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
Categories: Rough Sketch , The Debates , Video Report
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Joe the Plumber: the Video

Updated 11:32 p.m. By Garance Franke-Ruta Joe Wurzelbacher, an Ohio plumber, confronted Sen. Barack...

By Web Politics Editor | October 15, 2008; 10:51 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (25)
Categories: Barack Obama , John McCain , The Debates
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Live Fact Checking the Final Presidential Debate

Please join the Fact Checker and Friends for live truth squadding of the second presidential...

By Web Politics Editor | October 15, 2008; 8:27 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)
Categories: Barack Obama , John McCain , The Debates
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In Lead-Up to Debate, McCain Dials Back Personal Attacks

McCain arrived here for his final debate with the knowledge that it could be his last opportunity to change the direction of his losing campaign.

By Web Politics Editor | October 15, 2008; 6:22 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (55)
Categories: John McCain , The Debates
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Obama Plans to Stick to Domestic Policy at Debate, Web Politics Editor , October 15, 2008

Debate Reformers Disappointed -- for Now, Web Politics Editor , October 15, 2008

More Ayers on Wednesday Night?, Web Politics Editor , October 14, 2008

Thursday Night's SNL Special, Web Politics Editor , October 10, 2008

A Timeless Debate Format? Or a Dated One?, Web Politics Editor , October 8, 2008

Debate Watching with Gov. Palin, Web Politics Editor , October 7, 2008

Can McCain Change the Game?, Web Politics Editor , October 7, 2008

Brokaw's Private Obama Interview, Web Politics Editor , October 7, 2008

Live Fact Checking Begins at 9, Web Politics Editor , October 7, 2008

Obama Team Ready for Mud, Web Politics Editor , October 7, 2008

VP Debate Draws More Viewers Than Presidential Face-Off, Web Politics Editor , October 3, 2008

Palin Web Ad Cites Thumbs Up From 'Famous Person' , Web Politics Editor , October 3, 2008

A Night with Three Victors, Web Politics Editor , October 3, 2008

Alaskans Cheer and Jeer Their Home Town Guv, Web Politics Editor , October 2, 2008

In Anchorage, Bear Tooth Theater Grill Awaits Debate, Web Politics Editor , October 2, 2008

Obama Will Watch Biden from a Michigan Sheraton, Web Politics Editor , October 2, 2008

McCain Previews His Own Debate, Coming Tuesday, Web Politics Editor , October 2, 2008

Palin's High Stakes Night, Web Politics Editor , October 2, 2008

Aides Promise an Aggressive Palin in VP Debate, Web Politics Editor , October 1, 2008

Ifill's Book is no Secret , Washington Post Editors , October 1, 2008

Complete Footage: The First Presidential Debate, Web Politics Editor , September 27, 2008

Obama Heads to Mississippi, Web Politics Editor , September 26, 2008

Questions Linger Over McCain's Role in Stalled Bailout Talks, Web Politics Editor , September 26, 2008

McCain Says Yes to Debate in Miss., Web Politics Editor , September 26, 2008

Will McCain Join Obama for Debate? , Web Politics Editor , September 26, 2008

Presidential Debate Planners Move Forward, Web Politics Editor , September 25, 2008

Obama: Debate Should Go On, Web Politics Editor , September 24, 2008

McCain's Aides Give the Tick Tock, Web Politics Editor , September 24, 2008

Post Poll Shows Challenge for McCain, Washington Post Editor , September 24, 2008

Seeking to Lower Debate Expectations, McCain Praises Obama's 'Eloquence', Web Politics Editor , September 23, 2008

Biden's Debate Prep Partner: Gov. Granholm , Web Politics Editor , September 10, 2008

Fall Debate Schedule Announced, Web Politics Editor , August 21, 2008

No Agreement on Obama-McCain Town Halls, Web Politics Editor , June 13, 2008

In The Spin Room, Talk Again Turns to Saturday Night, Web Politics Editor , February 27, 2008

An Elegy, a Controversy, and the New Russian Leader, Web Politics Editor , February 26, 2008

Of Pillows, Protectionism, and That SNL Parody, Web Politics Editor , February 26, 2008

Saving the Best for Last, Web Politics Editor , February 21, 2008

Politeness Rules in Austin -- at First, Web Politics Editor , February 21, 2008

Candidates Made Each Other's Points, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Elbows Get Sharper as Debate Wears On, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Romney Cast as Foil for Easy Laughs, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Point Scoring on Immigration, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Tax Rates, Past and Future, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Stakes High Going into Hollywood Democratic Debate, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Exploring Healthcare Differences Again, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Obama: One of Us Will Be President, Web Politics Editor , January 31, 2008

Democratic Candidates, Congressional Leaders Differ on Economy, Washington Post Editor , January 22, 2008

Distinctions With a Difference in Nevada, Web Politics Editor , January 16, 2008

Candidates Differ on Energy Policy, Web Politics Editor , January 15, 2008

Obama Addresses E-Mail Lies, Web Politics Editor , January 15, 2008

Race Returns as Topic in Nevada Debate, Web Politics Editor , January 15, 2008

The Fact Checker, Live, Web Politics Editor , January 15, 2008

Fact Checking the N.H. Debates in Real Time, Web Politics Editor , January 5, 2008

Stakes High Going into Final Democratic Debate, Web Politics Editor , December 13, 2007

At GOP Debate, Talk Turns Away from Top Issues, Web Politics Editor , December 12, 2007

For Republicans, Debate is a Civil Affair, Post Editor , December 12, 2007

Coming Soon, an End to Debate Season in Iowa, Web Politics Editor , December 12, 2007

In GOP Debate, It's Clinton By a Mile, Post Editor , October 22, 2007

A Pioneer in the Next Brave New MTV World, Washington Post editors , September 27, 2007

Democrats Prepare for Granite State Debate, Washington Post editors , September 26, 2007

You Knew it Was
Coming: First IM
Forums on Tap, Post Editor , August 23, 2007

Obama Will Skip Debates. Will Anyone Else?, Post Editor , August 18, 2007

The GOP YouTube Debate Is Back On, Post Editor , August 12, 2007

South Carolina GOP
Makes it Official, Post Editor , August 9, 2007

Gay Issues
Forum Is a First, Post Editor , August 9, 2007

Debate Opens Elimination Round for GOP, Post Editor , August 6, 2007

Coming Soon:
An Online Debate, Bill Hamilton , August 2, 2007

More GOPers Join
YouTube Debate, Post Editor , July 31, 2007

CNN Weighs Delay
Of YouTube Debate, Post Editor , July 30, 2007

But Don't Ask Him on YouTube..., Post Editor , July 26, 2007

And This Round Goes To..., Post Editor , July 24, 2007

Stumbling Over Dictators, Post Editor , July 24, 2007

Obama Girl Reviews the Debate, Post Editor , July 24, 2007

At Least There
Wasn't Cleavage, Post Editor , July 24, 2007

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