Responses from Democratic viewers after the presidential debate
by Amber Myers in Presidential debate
On Oct. 7, 2008, Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain debated each other for the second time at Belmont University in Tennessee.This article includes opinions and responses from people who watched this debate
McCain Throws Dirt at Obama
by Jeff Nania in Presidential debate
Each of the presidential debates centered on a particular theme. For the third presidential debate this theme was domestic policy. Bob Shiefer moderated the debate at Hofstra University. Shiefer asked nine questions of the candidates during the hour and a half it took place.
Senators Obama and McCain shoot it and spew it at Ole Miss
by D Fine in Presidential debate
The first presidential debate of 2008 started off nicely enough, with both candidates agreeing on their first point. The rest of the debate didn't follow the same pattern.
Political candidates know the jokes are on them
by D Fine in Presidential debate
The 2008 presidential election has been great for comedy, not so for the Replublicans.
Observers say debate should be shortened
by Victoria Pelletier in Presidential debate
The Presidential Debate on October 7th was interesting and there were many aspects in which you saw the personalities of each candidate come out, as they tried to convince everyone that they would be the best president.
Economy, healthcare are primary concerns.
by Kellen Riell in Presidential debate
Obama and McCain lay out plans to repair the economy, and to insure the American people against unforeseen illness and injury on a greater scale.
Voters vindicate decision in last presidential debate
by Melissa French in Presidential debate
Viewers and voters tuned into the last presidential debate of the 2008 election. Similar to the politics, differentiation and opinion swayed the needle of decision back and forth.
Obama and McCain debate
by Teri Wildey in Presidential debate
In the last debate between Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama, it was apparent on both sides that each particapnt needed to get in their last minute 'digs', especially McCain who could resist bringing up Obama's past relationship with ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now).
Students happy with Obama's performace but still notice McCain
by Larry Neadel in Presidential debate
The final Presidential debate brought support for Senator Obama and praise for Senator McCain's performance.
McCain and Obama get confrontational at Hofstra.
by Shane McDermott in Presidential debate
The final presidential debate in the 2008 election took place at Hofstra University on Wednesday, October 15th. The format for this debate was much more personable than the others, allowing Senators John McCain and Barack Obama the opportunity to respond to claims made.
Debate analysis by opposing voters
by Bridget Streeter in Presidential debate
This article gives the interviews of opposing voters after the final Presidential debate, focusing on their reaction to the debates.
Three democrats discuss what they liked and disliked about the debate at Hofstra University.
by Anna Lempereur in Presidential debate
Democrats who have been following the election talked about what they thought of the Third Presidential Debate, and what they were most looking forward to. They also discussed how they thought Obama and McCain handled themselves during the debate.
Protestors caused a riot outside of Hofstra University expressing views on ACORN and the war in Iraq.
by Anna Lempereur in Presidential debate
Joseph Caraccio of Save This Nation and college student Alison Chan discuss their experience during the protest outside of Hofstra University during the third Presidential Debate. Both of them protested to voice their opinions, and encountered some angry protestors along the way.
Three Albany students voice their opinions.
by Joel DiTata in Presidential debate
Hofstra University held the last Presidential debate on Oct. 15, 2008. Three students voiced their own opinions and decisions. This marking the last time the American public would hear from both Senator Obama and Senator McCain.
Two SUNY Albany students state their opinion of the presidential debates
by Anand Balasar in Presidential debate
Sean Silver and Graham Tait state their opinions on the final 2008 presidential debates. Stating that the debates did not "clarify" the issues for them and that their voting decision was made by tradition or not at all.
The voter turnout for 2008 wasn't as expected. Why?
by D Fine in Presidential debate
Despite the major push to get Americans to vote, the 2008 presidential election did not see a major increase in voter turnout. Is there an answer why?
Presidential candidates discuss economics, education and energy in final debate
by Gregory Jones in Presidential debate
Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama discussed their positions on energy, education and health care during their debate on October 15.
This marked the last debate between these two candidates before the November 4 election. Obama was deemed the winner of the previous debate and has since held a small lead over McCain in the polls.
Both Candidates Dodge Important Questions
by Lindsay Nielsen in Presidential debate
In the last Presidential Debate before the 2008 election both Obama and McCain avoid certain questions leaving candidates unclear about their policies. Although Obama is praised for wanting the youth involved and McCain for reputiating negative comments made about Obama throughtout the campaign.
Can we get a debate/opinion section?
by TG Branfalt Jr. in Presidential debate
The great debate. Will not be seen tonight. So we can bring you… Rantings and ravings about CNN. The information you are about to be told will get me on double secret probation for divulging. Most journalists hate the media. Not just the media per say but any corporate news channel.
Members of alpha phi vote!
by Ashley Gudowitz in Presidential debate
Members of Alpha Phi in albany share they're experiences with being first time voters, as well as absentee voters.
What was it like to go out and collect votes?
by Ashley Gudowitz in Presidential debate
First hand experience of going to the polls, and actually getting real life results.
Who did students think was better in the preseidential debate?
by Ashley Gudowitz in Presidential debate
Students at UAlbany, got together and watched the presidential debate. They watched both opinions on subjects at hand, and afterwards they discussed it and voted by hand who they thought won each topic.
In a the first debate sparks fly between McCain and Obama
by Eugenia Cole in Presidential debate
First Debate
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Friday September 26, 2008 Republican Senator John McCain and Democratic Senator Barack Obama go toe to toe in the first U.S. Presidential debate of this year. Senator McCain believed that the debate be postponed, until a decision is made on the $700 million bail-out plan.
