Posts Tagged ‘debate

Some Further Thoughts on the Debate

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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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A great picture taken from mrdorkesq's Flickr photostream: http://flickr.com/photos/29158681@N00/2890492643/

First I want to thank Brandon for doing such a great job live-blogging the debate and stepping in for me when my plans changed at the last minute. He did a far better job than I would’ve. I just wanted to share some of my thoughts and experiences from the debate as well.


I watched the debate at a local pizza joint with a group of students from the University of Oregon’s chapter of College Democrats. First, let me say that that was easily the best debate of the campaign. I thought both candidates did a much better job of answering the questions this time around and that they really went back and forth instead of repeating bits and pieces from their stump speeches. The moderator, Bob Schieffer, did a great job following up on with the candidates on what they said. Obviously it was far from a perfect debate, but I think it was clearly a better and more interesting debate than the previous two. Read More >>


Walker Lindley to Live-Blog Final Presidential Debate

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Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

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Good news Melonites! Our very own, Walker Lindley, has agreed to live-blog the 3rd and final presidential debate on Wednesday @ 6pm.

 

Join us once again as Walker leads the live-blog charge analyzing  McCain and Obama. Remember, you too can participate by leaving comments on the live-blog. Walker will be choosing his favorites as he sees them and replying.

 

Are we going to see more pandering? More finger-pointing and non-answers? Only The Melon can navigate through this asteroid field of campaign confusion.  Join us!


Presidential Debate Live Blog II: The Revenge

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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008


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Chris “The Wedge” to Live-Blog Presidential Debate!

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Monday, October 6th, 2008

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Chris “The Wedge” Van Vechten has enthusiastically volunteered to live-blog tomorrow’s Presidential Debate. As with Electric Elliot’s recent live-blog, Chris will bring you up to date analysis on McCain and Obama.



But wait, there’s more! You can participate by commenting on Chris’s post! Chris will be checking the comment stream, bringing in those he likes the best and replying.


Be sure to join us tomorrow at 6pm PST.