Presidential Race
Stage Set For First Presidential Debate In Denver
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Presidential Race
Live Chat: Obama, Romney Face Off In Mile-High Matchup
October 3, 2012 After months of campaigning, President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, finally go head-to-head Wednesday night in Denver for the first of three debates. They'll address the economy, health care and more. Join us for a live discussion and share your reactions.
It's All Politics
Should TV Stations Refuse To Air Political Ads That Make False Claims?
October 3, 2012 The nonpartisan group Free Press is calling on stations to do just that. At the very least, the group says, stations should fact check more. A new study by the group found that stations almost never reject third-party and superPAC ads — and few of them were engaging in serious fact checking.
It's All Politics
OMG! A Deb8! What Young People Really Want To Ask Obama And Romney
October 3, 2012 With young people among the hardest hit by the down economy, NPR wondered what millennials want from tonight's debate. The head of a group of college Republicans poses theoretical questions for President Obama. The president of a chapter of college Democrats fashions questions for Mitt Romney.
Before The Debate, Brush Up On Buzzwords
October 3, 2012 This first presidential debate will focus on domestic issues, with the economy topping the list of homefront problems. Here are three economic terms likely to come up in the debate.
It's All Politics
History Says Debate Moments Matter
October 3, 2012 As President Obama and Mitt Romney finalize preparations for tonight's debate, some historical reminders — thanks to YouTube — of what can go right, and what can go wrong.
First And Main
What Matters To Swing-State Voters
October 3, 2012 In the run-up to the presidential election, Morning Edition visited communities in swing states — in fact, in swing counties — that are predictably unpredictable when it comes to voting. We wanted to hear from voters where they live — to understand what's shaping their thinking this election year.
It's All Politics
Ahead Of First Debate, NPR Poll Shows Romney Within Striking Distance
October 3, 2012 The latest poll by NPR and its bipartisan polling team shows President Obama with a 7-point lead among likely voters nationally and a 6-point lead in the dozen battleground states where both campaigns are spending most of their time and money. But battleground voters were also more downbeat about the direction of the country.
Science
How Politicians Get Away With Dodging The Question
October 3, 2012 In political debates, candidates frequently avoid uncomfortable topics by diverting the conversation to an unrelated strength. Many politicians hire debate coaches who have perfected this technique, called "the pivot." So why do these dodges usually evade our cognitive radar? A psychologist explains.
