Election debates

Greg Mitchell and Howard Kurtz on Olbermann’s Countdown: Can Journalists Make Political Donations? Greg Mitchell and Howard Kurtz on Olbermann’s Countdown: Can Journalists Make Political Donations?

In light of the controversy surrounding Olbermann's campaign donations, should journalists be barred from being involved in politics?

Nov 11, 2010 / Countdown

Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions Conversation: Daniel Teweles and Dr. Martin Michaels on 10Questions

With citizens posing their own questions to candidates via the web, can new media technology improve accountability in our elections?

Oct 27, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner Alan Grayson Versus The Whiner

In a high-profile race, the Republican candidate refuses to debate. Why? Because the Democratic incumbent might upset him.

Oct 21, 2010 / John Nichols

Brown Is Back Brown Is Back

At the California governor's debate, Democrat Jerry Brown redeemed his flagging campaign by making a clear and convincing case for his candidacy.

Sep 29, 2010 / Sasha Abramsky

NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards NYC Mayoral Debate: Clash of the Dullards

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson debate pedicures and Polanski instead of the real issues affecting the voters they wish to woo. Only in New York!

Oct 14, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Journalists Slam ABC Debate Tactics Journalists Slam ABC Debate Tactics

In an open letter to ABC News, a group of journalists and media analysts condemns the network's poor handling of the latest Clinton/Obama faceoff.

Apr 18, 2008 / Feature / The Nation

Debaters’ Points Debaters’ Points

Little ventured, little gained--the first Gore-Bush debate featured both candidates at their usual. No breakouts, no bold thrusts. The face-off reflected the narrow parameters ...

Oct 5, 2000 / David Corn

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