Debate Watchers Score Schieffer Best Moderator, Still Want More Challenges to Candidate Spin
Free Press, October 16, 2008
Supporters of both Barack Obama and John McCain gave CBS News anchor Bob Schieffer a thumbs-up for his moderation of the third and final presidential debate at Hofstra University on Long Island. But many felt the moderator could have done more to challenge the candidates' spin with tougher follow-up questions.
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