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Read the memorandum of understanding for tomorrow's presidential debate

Oct 15, 2012
Nothing about chilled Evian water in the waiting rooms or colored M&Ms, but it's a pretty good read.

RapGenius.com analyzes the vice presidential debate

Oct 12, 2012
Mahbod Moghadam of RapGenius.com says the lack of rhyme in the vice presidential debate was "malarkey".

Prepping for the V.P. debate: What we're reading

Oct 11, 2012
Get ready to chat along with us on our live blog and video stream of the vice presidential debate tonight with this list of what we're reading today.

V.P. debates draw us in, but don't influence voters

Oct 11, 2012
Despite increased interest in vice presidential debates -- from Sarah Palin and Joe Biden to tonight's Biden-Ryan showdown -- polls show these debates don't really change the vote in November.

Debate: Drawing a town hall audience

Oct 11, 2012
The next presidential debate is on Tuesday, October 16th, and this one is a town hall with 84 people in the audience. The participants will get to quiz the candidates -- but how are they selected?

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Voters pessimistic about Medicare's future

Oct 11, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden will face Congressman Paul Ryan on the debate stage tonight, and Paul Ryan's Medicare plan is sure to be a hot topic. Polling shows most Americans are against Ryan's voucher proposal, but do recognize the need for system reforms.

Romney tacks to the center, Obama silent on 47 percent

Oct 4, 2012
Last night's debate brought a number of what seem like novel developments: Pivots on critical issues by Romney; the president leaving out seemingly obvious talking points. But how surprising are they, really?