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Here's your guide as to what to look for in tonight's debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. It begins at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, plus CNN, FOX News Channel, MSNBC and KICU (Channel 36 in the Bay Area). As Zelinsky suggests: Turn off your TV when the debate is over. (San Francisco Chronicle)
McCain lost final debate with Obama, polls say Oct 16, 2008
"Senator Obama, I am not President Bush. If you wanted to run against President Bush you should have run four years ago," Senator McCain said in their final debate, at Hofstra University in New York. Senator Obama said he sometimes had trouble spotting a difference between the two. (The Australian)
Debate: leadership image on the line Oct 16, 2008
Today's debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island, is slated to focus entirely on the economy and domestic policy. The candidates will be seated at a table with moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS.. (Albany Times Union)
CBS Poll: Obama Has Edge In Final Debate Oct 16, 2008
respond to questions from debate moderator Bob Schieffer at a presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. (AP). (CBS News -- Iraq)
Students scrutinize final debate Oct 16, 2008
McCain and Obama debated domestic and economic policy on a red stage with a blue backdrop at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. Obama answered one question about education and answered with his plan to grant a $4,000 tax credit for college in return for service. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Flock of Libyan parrots leave mark on U.S. democracy Oct 16, 2008
A flock of trained Libyan parrots came to roost Wednesday night on the campus of Hofstra University, site of the third and final presidential debate. Libyan parrots, you ask. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
McCain vs. Obama: The final debate Oct 16, 2008
The third and final presidential debate, which focused on the economy and other domestic issues, took place at Hofstra University in New York. The two candidates were seated together at a table with CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer, the debate moderator. (Yahoo News)
So Many Questions, So Little Time Left Oct 16, 2008
But at the first presidential debate in New York since 1960, held at Hofstra University, all undecided eyes were on moderator Bob Schieffer of CBS News, who -- it was hoped -- would ask the very questions fence-sitters so desperately need answered. Schieffer needed to hone in on the gaps, and he set the tone immediately in his opening line, "Let's try to tell the people tonight something they haven't heard." It was an auspicious start, and in a number of cases he delivered. (Human Events Online)
Eating turkey in the Spin Room Oct 16, 2008
Within a few minutes of the debate ending the candidates' representatives arrived in the giant gymnasium at Hofstra University, followed by their individual sign holder, usually a volunteer university student in imminent danger of getting trampled. Within seconds the media had packed in several clusters, boom mikes waving overhead as cameras struggled to get a clear view of the subject. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Last chance for McCain Oct 16, 2008
On the eve of the debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, The New York Times/CBS poll found the Obama-Biden ticket leads the McCain-Palin ticket 53 per cent to 39 per cent among likely voters. A week ago, before the Town Hall debate in Nashville, Tennessee, the margin was just three points. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Round three: Obama keeps his edge Oct 16, 2008
John McCain and Barack Obama shake hands at the start of the debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Photo: AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Candidates' quotes Oct 16, 2008
Barack Obama of Illinois during their final presidential debate on Wednesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
What McCain must do Oct 16, 2008
John McCain is looking at a tall order during tonight's high-stakes presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Trailing in the polls with less than three weeks until Election Day, Republican insiders and independent political analysts say McCain must use the 90-minute debate to. Launch the strategy or theme that he will consistently strike for the rest of the campaign. (AZCentral -- News)
McCain deals no lethal blows in final debate with Obama Oct 16, 2008
Gary Hershorn / AFP/Getty Images Democrat Barack Obama, left, and Republican John McCain, right, participate in their third and final presidential debate at Hofstra University on October 15, in Hempstead, New York ... Gary Hershorn / AFP/Getty Images Democrat Barack Obama, left, and Republican John McCain, right, participate in their third and final presidential debate at Hofstra University on October 15, in Hempstead, New York. (Los Angeles Times)
McCain, Obama trade accusations on taxes Oct 16, 2008
Both candidates separately toured the debate hall at Hofstra University. The nationally televised forum was to focus on the economy and domestic policy, a timely topic as voters try to assess which candidate they most trust to handle the historic meltdown of U.S. financial markets. (Honolulu Advertiser)
This time, it's personal for candidates Oct 16, 2008
That comment early in the 90-minute debate at Hofstra University set the tone for the evening ... are seen before the start of the final presidential debate Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Hershorn, Pool). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Last presidential debate finally lives up to its name Oct 16, 2008
wave to the audience after a presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Pool, Charles Dharapak). (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Stakes high as candidates head for final debate Oct 16, 2008
last night s nationally televised debate at Hofstra University in this town offers the Arizona senator what could be his last big hope to close the gap with Obama. The Illinois senator, who is bidding to become the first black US president, will try to avoid any slip that could undercut his lead. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
POLL - Obama has 5-point lead on McCain Oct 16, 2008
Barack Obama (D-IL) after their presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. October 15, 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Obama weathers McCain attacks Oct 16, 2008 Officials working to alleviate Election Day problems Oct 16, 2008 Charges fly in final debate Oct 16, 2008 McCain down 7 points heading into last debate Oct 16, 2008 Final presidential debate to focus on economy, domestic policy Oct 16, 2008 McCain, Obama trade accusations on taxes Oct 16, 2008 Obama beats McCain again Oct 16, 2008 Final Debate Produces Sharp Exchanges Oct 16, 2008 The Final Presidential Debate: First Thoughts and Who Won? Oct 16, 2008 Moment of truth looms for US presidential race Oct 16, 2008 McCain sticks out his tongue Oct 16, 2008 McCain says he is no Bush in final debate with Obama Oct 16, 2008 Economy to dominate final Obama-McCain debate Oct 16, 2008 Analysis: McCain more cutting; Obama low-key Oct 16, 2008 FACT CHECK: Key claims in context Oct 16, 2008 Bookmaker Paddy Power Pays Out Early on an Obama Presidential Election Win Oct 16, 2008 Prior to 3rd Presidential Debate, World Energy TV Interviews Matt Simmons, Clayton Williams and Others Oct 16, 2008 Calm and Steady Wins the Race Oct 16, 2008 John McCain And Barack Obama Sharpen Attacks In Final Presidential Debate Oct 16, 2008 Fact Check: McCain, Obama Debate Claims Oct 16, 2008 George: McCain's Best, But Obama Still Won Oct 16, 2008 McCain's Best Debate Yet Oct 16, 2008 Debate Venue Features Protests, Boos, Indifference Oct 16, 2008 Obama moves into GOP states after final debate Oct 16, 2008 Grading the Final Presidential Debate Oct 16, 2008 McCain Threw the Sink — and Plumber — But Obama Doesn't Falter Oct 16, 2008 Critic's corner Oct 15, 2008 Presidential debate Oct 15, 2008 McCain's last stand at final debate? Oct 15, 2008 One-Woman Show About Canadian Compo... Oct 15, 2008 Which John McCain will show up to debate? Oct 15, 2008 McCain has little to lose in debate Oct 15, 2008 Obama, McCain seek leader's image in final debate Oct 15, 2008 Obama Widens Lead In 4 Key Swing States Oct 15, 2008 Obama has 4-point lead on McCain in U.S. race Oct 15, 2008 Campaigns take aim as allegations of voter fraud emerge Oct 15, 2008 Next president confronts staggering to-do list Oct 15, 2008 Obama, McCain To Square Off At Hofsra Debate Oct 15, 2008 Today on the presidential campaign trail Oct 15, 2008 McCain proposes $52 billion in tax breaks Oct 15, 2008 The final face-off for McCain and Obama Oct 15, 2008 Tweet, tweet! Current TVs 'Hack the Debate lets viewers provide the commentary Oct 15, 2008 Governor Challenges Presidential Candidates in ... Oct 15, 2008 Obama has 4-point lead on McCain in U.S. race Oct 15, 2008 Poll: Obama 14-points ahead on eve of last debate Oct 15, 2008 How to watch the last debate Oct 15, 2008 McCain and Obama meet in final White House debate Oct 15, 2008 Road To The White House: The Final Presidential Debate Oct 15, 2008 McCain woos Pennsylvanians with economic plans Oct 15, 2008 McCain floats tax plan to ease market losses Oct 15, 2008 Baseball-distracted Phila. may ignore debate Oct 15, 2008 McCain offers new economic relief plan Oct 15, 2008 McCain May Have Last Chance in Debate to Reverse Slide Caused by Economy Oct 15, 2008 Barack Obama Takes Lead Into Final Presidential Debate With John McCain Oct 15, 2008 McCain talks tough ahead of final debate with Obama Oct 15, 2008 McCain Unveils Tough New Rhetoric Oct 14, 2008 Who'll win Wednesday's debate? Watch CNN's 'lines' Oct 14, 2008 McCain vows to whip Obama's 'you-know-what' Oct 14, 2008 Democrat, GOP stranglehold stifles third party candidates Oct 14, 2008 Struggling McCain to pitch new tax cuts Oct 14, 2008 Obama details plan to aid victims of fiscal crisis Oct 14, 2008 Midwives of a smear campaign Oct 14, 2008 Obama calls for business tax credit and 90-day moratorium on foreclosures Oct 14, 2008 Poll: Obama up by 10 points Oct 13, 2008 McCain ponders tax cuts as final debate looms Oct 13, 2008
John McCain and Barack Obama shake hands at the start of the presidential debate at Hofstra University as moderator Bob Schieffer looks on ... The 90-minute encounter, at a round table at Hofstra University, was their third debate, and marked the beginning of a 20-day sprint to Election Day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Warped facts in last presidential debate Oct 16, 2008
shake hands at the start of the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 as debate moderator Bob Schieffer looks on. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
John McCain during the presidential debate Wednesday night at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. The face-off was their third and final of the 2008 campaign. Fast facts. (The Clarion-Ledger)
during their presidential debate last night at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Sitting face to face in their final debate, Sens. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Both candidates are expected to tout economic plans at the Hofstra University debate Wednesday. McCain has called for the federal government to insure 100 percent of consumers bank accounts for six months and wants a two-year cut to the capital gains tax. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
The third presidential debate, at Hofstra University on New York's Long Island, is intended to focus on the economy and domestic policy -- though voters heard a lot on those subjects at the first two. John McCain and Barack Obama will be seated at a desk with the moderator, Bob Schieffer of CBS.. (KRNV.com, NV)
It's under way at Hofstra University in suburban New York. McCain, seeking to distance himself from President Bush, said, "Sen. Obama, I am not President Bush. ... You wanted to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago.". (KRNV.com, NV)
The debate at New York's Hofstra University was a fascinating study in body language, temperament and tactics. Cutaway television shots showed McCain blinking quickly, at times straining to hold his fury back at Obama's answers, as he grimaced and scribbled furiously on a yellow legal pad. (iAfrica.com)
engaged in their final presidential debate Wednesday night at Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y., a contest that focused largely on the economy and featured repeated efforts by the trailing McCain to attack Obama and his policies. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
The debates of the 2008 presidential election are now over, brought to a close by an at-times testy back and forth between Barack Obama and John McCain at Hofstra University in New York. McCain did not score the knockout blow that many Republicans had hoped but he did land several solid body shots -- the best of which was. (Washington Post)
John McCain (C) (R-AZ) at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, October 15, 2008 ... Once again, the final debate between U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama Wednesday night at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., proved to be another formality rather than a game-changer ... answers a question during a presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) reacts to almost heading the wrong way off the stage after shaking hands with Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) at the conclusion of the final presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, Oct. 15, 2008 ... Once again, the final debate between U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama Wednesday night at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., proved to be another formality... (Xinhuanet, China)
"If you want to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago. I'm going to give a new direction to this economy and this country," McCain said at the start of the third presidential debate at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y. ... speaks during a presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)
HEMPSTEAD, the United States, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- As U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama will soon to start their final debate Wednesday night at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., economy is the focus. After two rather tame confrontations in two earlier debates in Mississippi and Tennessee, the pair came here with one final chance to make their cases, side-by-side, to a nationwide audience. (Xinhuanet, China)
The debate Wednesday took place in a converted basketball arena at Hofstra University, but the two might just as well have been sparring on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, a 31-mile commute to the west. The Dow Jones industrial average scored its most precipitous fall ever last week, followed by its biggest one-day surge on Monday; it closed Wednesday after a breathtaking 733-point drop. (USA Today)
John McCain, left, and Barack Obama, right, took part part in their final debate Wednesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Bob Schieffer, center, moderated the debate. By Charles Dharapak, pool via Getty Images. (USA Today)
The bookmaker, based in Dublin, said it is paying out early as the odds on a bet that the Illinois senator would win the Nov. 4 election had reduced following the final debate with Republican candidate at Hofstra University in New York. The odds on an Obama victory were narrowed to 1-9, meaning a $9 bet would return $1. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
TV interviewed Clayton Williams, Matt Simmons, Rod Erskine and several other high-ranking executives on the presidential candidates and their energy policies, prior to tonights third presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama at New Yorks Hofstra University. To watch, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
He didn't get what he needed at Hofstra University, and Barack Obama did nothing to offer him an opportunity. The third and final debate offered no new fuel for Republicans trying to raise doubts about Obama. (Slate)
" In their most bare-knuckle meeting yet, the men vying for the White House got personal at Hofstra University during a 90-minute debate focused on domestic issues ranging from the tanking economy to education, abortion and the Supreme Court. () Both candidates sharpened their attacks and tried to give one final impression of his opponent McCain again painting Obama as a typical big-spending liberal who is going to raise taxes, Obama repeating his assertion that McCain will continue the failed... (VHI.com -- Music News)
ABC News independently checked some of the claims made by John McCain and Barack Obama during the third and final presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. ABC News independently checked into the claims made during the final 2008 presidential debate. (ABC News)
John McCain and Barack Obama squared off in their third and final presidential debate Wednesday night at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. ... Barack Obama on their final 2008 presidential debate performances at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. (ABC News)
This analysis is being written within minutes of the end of the final debate at Hofstra University, which is about a 15-minute drive from my home. I am also presenting my views on what effect this debate may have on the final 19 days of the campaign. (Newsmax)
The atmosphere on the Long Island campus of Hofstra University resembled that of a late-summer carnival. Students were more amused by the massive media crush, rather than overriding political issues. (Newsmax)
wave to the audience after a presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 ... The 90-minute debate at Hofstra University marked the beginning of a sprint to Election Day. (Florida Times-Union)
Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama speaks during the third presidential debate with Republican candidate John McCain at Hofstra University October 15, 2008 Spencer Platt / Getty Images. Related. (Time.com)
Senators Barack Obama and John McCain participate in the third and final Presidential Debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead October 15, 2008 Callie Shell / Aurora for TIME. Only a cynic would dismiss a Presidential debate as a mere television show. (Time.com)
McCain and Obama duke it out together for the last time before the election, at Hofstra University in New York. Bob Schieffer is the moderator. (Boston Globe)
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Final presidential debate takes place Wednesday at Hofstra University ... The debate, taking place at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, begins at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday and will be aired live on CNN and CNN.com ... A Hofstra University official said Tuesday that both candidates have made interesting demands. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
For example, last spring Shimeta was performing at Hofstra University when a woman in the audience surprised her with a booklet of programs and a photo album of the Branscombe Chorale concerts. On another occasion Kathleen visited a woman in Jamestown, New York, who had actually been in the Chorale who offered her remembrances and some recordings of that group. (Suite101.com)
It's also not clear which tone McCain will try to take in the debate Wednesday night at Hofstra University. His promise to bring up Ayers -- apparently because Obama goaded him into it -- doesn't bode well for a high-minded discussion of the economy, the stated topic for the final debate. (Salon)
That may change tonight on the stage at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, N.Y., with the candidates seated at a table with moderator Bob Schieffer. Debate organizers defend what has transpired thus far, noting that the American viewing audiences have been respectable -- 52 million for the first debate and 62 million for the second, although neither rating matched the 73 million for the vice-presidential debate in St. Louis Oct. 2. (News & Observer)
Hofstra University students Sean Hutchinson, left, sitting in Barack Obama's position, David Marzullo, right, sitting in John McCain's position and John Santucci, (Ron Edmonds / AP). Workers walk from the site of Wednesday's scheduled presidential debate between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008 ... A sole media member works in the filing center at the site of the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Tuesday,... (Albany Times Union)
For all of the media focus on the presidential debates -- the third and last of which will be held tomorrow at Hofstra University in New York -- the encounters seem to have had little effect in persuading voters. In each of the four states, between 71 percent and 75 percent of voters said they watched the second presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Obama and McCain meet in their third and final debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on Wednesday night, giving McCain one last chance to reshape a presidential race that appears to be tilting towards Obama with less than three weeks before the November 4 election. Some other national polls in the last few days have shown Obama with a double-digit lead on McCain, fuelled by perceptions Obama would do a better job managing the faltering economy and unhappiness with McCain's attacks... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Democratic nominee Barack Obama, who was in Ohio preparing for tonight's debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., told reporters that the dispute over ACORN was "one of these distractions that gets stirred up in the course of a campaign." He added, however, that the issue should not be used by Republicans "as an excuse for the kind of voter-suppression strategies and tactics that we've seen in the past.". ACORN has been at the heart of voter-registration fraud complaints in past... (USA Today -- News)
Whatever work is being done behind the scenes, though, neither candidate has done much to prepare the public for the tough choices and long haul ahead an issue they may be pressed to address during their third and final debate tonight at Hofstra University on Long Island. The 90-minute forum, moderated by CBS' Bob Schieffer, is scheduled to be televised on the major TV networks at 9 p.m. ET.. (USA Today -- News)
"I think the change comes from the tone and focus of the national Republican Party, which has become more conservative," said , executive director of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University. "Voters in the suburbs tend to be more moderate.". (WNBC.com, NY)
Wednesday night's debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., is slated to focus entirely on the economy and domestic policy ... Barack Obama participates in the final presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
McCain and Obama will face off at Hofstra University in Hempsted, N.Y., in a 90-minute forum dedicated to the economy, making it all but certain that they will field questions about which of their plans would be better for voters. McCain had proposed that the government use some of the $700 billion Wall Street rescue package to buy up troubled mortgages and refinance them, giving troubled homeowners who another chance at solvency. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Here's your guide as to what to look for in tonight's debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. It begins at 6 p.m. and will be broadcast on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, plus CNN, FOX News Channel, MSNBC and KICU (Channel 36 in the Bay Area). As Zelinsky suggests: Turn off your TV when the debate is over. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
A sole media member works in the filing center at the site of the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, as preparations continue for the last presidential debate on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds) ~ADVERTISING~ Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:41 AM CDT Tweet, tweet. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
(Mike Wickham) As final preparations are set for Wednesday night's debate at Hofstra University on Long Island, the host Governor David Paterson sent an open letter to both Barack Obama and John McCain. Paterson is calling on the two to rebuild the partnership between state and federal governments. (FOX23 News, NY)
Obama and McCain meet in their third and final debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, on Wednesday night, giving McCain one last chance to reshape a presidential race that appears to be tilting toward Obama with less than three weeks before the Nov. 4 election. Some other national polls in the last few days have shown Obama with a double-digit lead on McCain, fueled by perceptions Obama would do a better job managing the faltering economy and unhappiness with McCain's attacks on... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Both Obama and McCain will pursue the image of a strong leader in troublesome economic times as they meet Wednesday night at Hofstra University outside of New York City. Obama, meanwhile, will try to avoid any slip that could undercut his lead. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The last of the three U.S. presidential debates leading up to the Nov. 4 election takes place Wednesday, when John McCain, the Republican contender, confronts Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate. The debate will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and last 90 minutes. (International Herald Tribune)
The 9 p.m. EDT encounter at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, will be the third and last debate between the presidential contenders and their final opportunity to reach a television audience of 60 million or more. "You can do yourself a lot of good when you have a debate with that many people watching," South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Katon Dawson said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
The third and presidential debate is set to take place at Hofstra University on New York's Long Island. It is intended to focus on the economy and domestic policy, though voters have already heard a lot on those subjects during the first two debates. (KWTX.com, TX)
Both presidential candidates were preparing yesterday for their third face-to-face encounter tonight at Hofstra University in Long Island, N.Y. While their two prior meetings ranged from substantive to somnolent, tonight's event gives the Republican a chance to recapture the momentum of a race in which Mr. Obama has assumed polling leads nationally as well as in pivotal states such as Pennsylvania. The previous debates have failed to produce dramatic campaign turning points, in part because they... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The two rivals for the presidency are scheduled to debate for the third and final time tonight at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. McCain's "trickle-down, ideological recipes won't strengthen our economy and grow our middle class," Obama spokesman Bill Burton responded. Obama had no public campaign events and was hunkered down in Ohio preparing for the debate. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
McCain gave a debate preview of his own in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, saying of Obama: "Perhaps never before in history have the American people been asked to risk so much based on so little." Tonight's subject is domestic issues; the host is Bob Schieffer of CBS News; the site is Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. The format is similar to that of the first debate Sept. 26 ... The final faceoff between Barack Obama and John McCain starts at 9 p.m. at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.... (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The senator from Arizona offered the new economic prescriptions a day before he will face Democratic opponent Barack Obama in their final debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., on Wednesday night. Polls suggested that the economic distress of the past several weeks has taken its toll on McCain's campaign, which has sunk in national and battleground surveys. (Xinhuanet, China)
5 billion in tax cuts for retirees and investors and an expansion of deposit insurance for savings accounts, and he is expected to talk about his plan in tonight's debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. The debate is McCain's ``only real opportunity to reach maybe 40 million voters,'' said , the polling director at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. (Bloomberg -- US)
Moderator Bob Schieffer promises to press candidates for more details and straight answers (VHI.com -- Music News)
At the weekend, McCain promised to Virginia supporters he would "whip" his Democratic opponent's "you know what" during the evening debate starting at 0100 GMT at Hofstra University on Long Island. On Tuesday, as he issued the latest version of his plan to end the financial tumult, the Arizona senator vowed to bring up Obama's links to 1960s radical turned Chicago education professor William Ayers. (Yahoo! Asia News)
McCain and Obama will debate Wednesday at Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y. CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer will moderate the 90-minute forum. Still, McCain promised to run a "respectful" campaign in the weeks to come. (CBS News)
" Well, gee, wouldn't it be nice to be paid to watch candidates give stump speeches all day? Most of us aren't, however, and to quote old NBC marketing slogan, if you haven't heard it before, "it's new to you. " (Besides, any seasoned reporter who said there was "nothing new" said in Nashville was asleep at the wheel: McCain unveiled a mortgage bailout plan during the debate, though more pundits paid attention to his using the phrase "that one" while introducing it.)I'll be watching CNN this... (Anchorage Daily News)
The presidential contenders are to meet for their third and final debate at 6 p.m. PDT Wednesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y. Bob Schieffer of CBS News will moderate. This article appeared on page A - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Would the Founding Fathers be impressed with what's onstage at Hofstra University Wednesday night. I'm betting they'd vote independent. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
McCain also alluded to Wednesday's third and final debate with Obama, saying he would "whip his you-know-what." They meet at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.. Republican strategists said McCain can prevail if he presents himself as the optimistic visionary the public wants at deeply worrisome economic times. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama is spending three days in northwestern Ohio, just south of the auto-making capital, Detroit, mostly sequestered with advisers to prepare for the third and final presidential debate on Wednesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Obama's advisers emphasized that many of the new steps he called for could be taken quickly by the Democratic-controlled Congress in a lame-duck session this year, instead of waiting until after the new president is sworn into office in late January. (International Herald Tribune)
It will be interesting to see which version of John McCain shows up to debate Barack Obama tomorrow night at Hofstra University on Long Island. Will it be the slightly embarrassed candidate who gently rebuked a woman at a rally last week when she said, "I have read about [Obama]" and "he's an Arab". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mr. Obama yesterday was in the second day of a political retreat at Maumee Bay State Park lodge in Oregon, about 10 miles from Toledo, to prepare for tomorrow's debate against Mr. McCain at Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y.. The Block News Alliance consists of the Post-Gazette and The Blade of Toledo, Ohio. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
With the final debate set for Wednesday at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., McCain faces a narrowing window in which to reverse course. Among the reasons McCain's path to victory seems steeper is that the percentage of "movable" voters continues to shrink. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The two will face off on tomorrow at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, in a debate confined to domestic issues. Senator McCain's close friend, Senator Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina, appeared on CBS's Face The Nation program on Sunday and said the candidate was planning "a very comprehensive approach to jump-start the economy, by allowing capital to be formed easier in America by lowering taxes". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
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