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Clinton-Bush Debate Canceled: Too Much Hype

Ex-presidents criticize 'overeager promoter'

Nov 4, 09 2:55 PM CST
(Newser) - A heavily hyped "debate" that was to feature Bill Clinton and George W. Bush has been canceled because the promoter aggressively pushed it as a showdown between the two men. It “was supposed to be a discussion between the two former presidents, and has been canceled because it... More »

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Bill Clinton • debate • George W. Bush • Radio City Music Hall

radio city showdown

 Clinton, Bush to Debate  

Radio City Music hall will host February event

Nov 3, 09 4:49 PM CST
(Newser) - Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will debate at Radio City Music Hall early next year. The two former presidents will square off as part of MSG Entertainment’s "Minds That Move the World" series. Topics will include the economy, foreign policy, and the current administration. Tickets start at... More »

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New York • Bill Clinton • debate • debates • George W. Bush • Radio City Music Hall

Gay Marriage Is New GOP Litmus Test for Supremes

Same-sex unions replace abortion debate as heated issue

May 17, 09 6:21 AM CDT
(Newser) - Abortion has long been the hot-button issue at Supreme Court confirmations—but this year, gay marriage is taking over, conservatives say.  Senate Republicans believe that questioning over the matter could be the new litmus test to help reveal a candidate's overall philosophy, reports the Washington Post. “It may... More »

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gay rights • abortion • gay marriage • Senate • abortion rights • justice • debate • US Supreme Court

(AP) - The swine flu virus has infected the immigration debate, with talk show comments like "fajita flu" and "illegal aliens are the carriers" drawing vehement protests from Hispanic advocates. The volatile immigration issue had cooled off on talk shows and in the blogosphere as the presidential election and economic... More »

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immigration • Mexico • United States • debate • swine flu • H1N1 virus

(Newser) - This apparently isn't going away anytime soon. Rush Limbaugh today challenged Barack Obama to a debate on his radio show, Politico reports. “If these guys are so impressed with themselves, and if they are so sure of their correctness, why doesn't President Obama come on my show?" he asked.... More »

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radio • talk radio • Rush Limbaugh • conservative • debate • Bill Maher • right-wing media • President Obama • Bill Maher Grid

Slimmed-Down Stimulus Bill Headed for Tuesday Vote

Senate moderates
lower price tag;
Obama 'pleased'

Feb 7, 09 8:09 AM CST
(Newser) - After hammering out a bipartisan reworking of President Obama’s stimulus package, senators began debating the measure last night, will continue today, and will likely vote on it Tuesday, CNN reports. Moderates from both parties worked on the compromise in days of private meetings, shaving down a plan that had... More »

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Senate • debate • vote • economic stimulus package • moderate • Joseph Lieberman • Obama administration

Campbell Brown: Bring It, Limbaugh

Tells Rush to shut up or put up after he slams colleague on stimulus

Feb 2, 09 10:12 AM CST
(Newser) - CNN anchor Campbell Brown yesterday challenged Rush Limbaugh after he slammed her colleague’s economic analysis, the Huffington Post reports. After Limbaugh called business correspondent Ali Velshi “incompetent” on his radio program, Brown stepped in: “Rush, I would love for you to come on this show and debate... More »

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talk radio • Rush Limbaugh • CNN • debate • economy • Campbell Brown • Ali Velshi

OPINION

 GOP Needs 'a Little 
 Chaos:' Kristol 


Jan 24, 09 3:11 PM CST
(Newser) - Republicans clamoring for unified front should "calm down" and be careful what they wish for, William Kristol writes in the Weekly Standard. Firstly, Barack Obama is hugely popular; he'll be unassailable for months. What's more, spirited debate may serve the GOP better than blind adherence to conservative philosophy. Consider... More »

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Congress • Senate • GOP • House of Representatives • Reagan Revolution • debate • William Kristol • Republicans • heterodoxy

New Book Heats Up War
Over Autism and Vaccines

'Lightning rod' pediatrician's book is latest salvo in vicious debate

Jan 13, 09 11:21 AM CST
(Newser) - A pediatrician’s book is making new waves in the battle over autism and vaccines, the New York Times reports. Paul Offit has received death threats from some who argue that vaccines can cause autism, but his book, Autism’s False Prophets, backs vaccines and says those who oppose them... More »

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health • autism • vaccination • vaccine • debate • Paul Offit

OPINION

Sports-Talk Shoutfest Has Ruined Politics on TV

Wilbon and Kornheiser are great, but CNN should stop imitating them

Nov 20, 08 3:11 PM CST
(Newser) - ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, a show in which two sports writers “make fun of each other’s male pattern baldness and argue about sports,” often at high volume, is on many fans’ watch list, including political scientist Christopher A. Cooper. Unfortunately, PTI “has ruined American politics,... More »

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ESPN • journalism • debate • sports journalism • Tony Kornheiser • cable news • Pardon The Interruption • Michael Wilbon

(Newser) - John McCain and Barack Obama met tonight in the final presidential debate, their testiest meeting so far on a range of issues from the economy to negative campaigning, NBC reports. McCain pushed back against Obama's attempts to link him to the Bush administration. “Senator Obama, I’m not President... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • presidential debate • debate • Obama 2008 • McCain 2008 • Election 2008

 Obama Takes 
Round 2: Polls 

Dem grabs clear debate victory in CBS, CNN polls

Oct 8, 08 2:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama was the clear winner of last night's debate against John McCain, two separate polls conducted for television networks found. Minutes after the debate ended, 40% of uncommitted voters identified Obama as the winner to 26% who said McCain came out on top, CBS News reports. Viewers found Obama... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • CBS • CNN • debate • leadership • Election 2008 • economy • Opinion Research Corporation • uncommitted voters

OPINION

Sarah 6-Pack All But
'Popped Open a Cold One'

Ready to lead with 'unnerving mix of cutesy platitudes'

Oct 3, 08 2:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Sarah Palin worked her perky just-plain-folks act to the nauseating end in yesterday's debate, Dana Milbank grumbles in the Washington Post. It promised to be "long night" when Palin, "wearing a glittery flag pin, blew a kiss to the audience." But Palin "had no problem... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Joe Biden • debate • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • vice presidential debate

 Top 10 Things 
 'Overheard at Palin 
 Debate Camp' 

Late-night host lays into GOP nominee

Oct 2, 08 8:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - David Letterman was not kind to the Republican vice presidential candidate last night—his Top 10 list  focused on "Things Overheard at Sarah Palin Debate Camp." Among the highlights:
  • "Any way we can just get Tina Fey to do it?"
  • "Maybe we'll get lucky
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debate • top 10 • David Letterman • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • vice presidential debate

'Sexist' Boobytrap
Awaits Biden Tonight

Ex-beauty queen Michigan gov putting Biden through paces in practice debates

Oct 2, 08 7:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - The biggest challenge that awaits Joe Biden tonight is not to appear sexist and condescending when he faces off against the far less experienced Sarah Palin, reports the Wall Street Journal. Biden plans to avoid the pitfall by emphasizing issues rather than attacking his opponent, said aides. He's preparing for... More »

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Joe Biden • sexism • debate • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin

opinion

 I Debated Her, and 
 Had No Chance 


Oct 1, 08 8:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Biden will trump Sarah Palin tomorrow night with facts, analysis, and a senatorial track record that leaves her looking green. In other words, he doesn't stand a chance. Take it from Andrew Halcro, a former Alaska state rep who debated Palin dozens of times. "She's a master, not... More »

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Joe Biden • debate • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • vice presidential debate

ANALYSIS

Debater Biden Doesn't Always Know When to Zip It

Exuberant speaking style, experience could turn into liabilities at debate

Oct 1, 08 11:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Biden is a skilled and captivating speaker but his inability to stop speaking at the right time could turn debate victory into defeat, Katherine Q. Seelye warns in the New York Times. Biden's "gusto and exuberance" could make him seem to be bullying Sarah Palin if he's not... More »

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Joe Biden • debate • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • vice presidential candidate • vice presidential debate

ANALYSIS

 Her Star Falling, 
 Palin Crams 
 for Debate 

GOP running mate seeks relaunch after disastrous interview

Sep 30, 08 7:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - Things don't look good for Sarah Palin: her popularity is slipping, conservative columnists are turning on her, and in two days she faces Joe Biden in a debate she is widely expected to lose. After her roundly derided interview with Katie Couric, Palin has been awake into the wee hours... More »

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John McCain • debate • Election 2008 • Sarah Palin • Dan Quayle • vice presidential debate

Soldier's Mom Loved Obama's Bracelet Nod

Wisc. woman asked him to keep mum, but calls criticism 'garbage'

Sep 29, 08 11:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tracy Jopek says she was “ecstatic” when Barack Obama mentioned her late son in Friday’s debate, even though she’d once asked him not to. But she’s enraged at online critics who accused Obama of exploiting the bracelet she gave him. “I don’t understand how... More »

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Barack Obama • presidential debate • debate • Obama 2008 • Election 2008

 Tina Kills Again as Sarah 

Foreign experience? She tells Russians who stray into Alaska to 'shoo'

Sep 28, 08 9:12 AM CDT
(Newser) - Comedian Tina Fey skewered Sarah Palin in a command reprise performance on Saturday Night Live last night. This time, Fey parodied the candidate's foibles during her interview with Katie Couric, reports Comedy Centric. In the opening sketch, Fey, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Palin, is stumped by a question... More »

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Saturday Night Live • parody • Tina Fey • debate • Election 2008 • Amy Poehler • Sarah Palin • interview

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