presidential debates

Markey Wants Some DTV Answers

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:38:13 -0500

Full article: Broadcasting & Cable
John Eggerton
Rep Ed. Markey (D-MA) has asked the heads of the FCC and the National Telecomunications & Information Administration for a status report on the DTV transition with now only 60 days until the national cut-off, and even fewer for certain stations and markets.

Debate Watchers Score Schieffer Best Moderator, Still Want More Challenges to Candidate Spin

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:48:42 -0400

Full article: Free Press
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.

Debate Watchers Score Schieffer Best Moderator, Still Want More Challenges to Candidate Spin

Jen Howard — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:26:35 -0400

NEW YORK -- In the partisan minefield of the closing days of the 2008 campaign, 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.

Debate Reformers Disappointed -- for Now

Stevie Converse — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:38:13 -0400

Full article: Washington Post
Jose Antonio Vargas
For Americans who've participated in this marathon presidential campaign online, the televised national debates have been painfully archaic. A broad, bipartisan group called the Open Debate Coalition are working to bring the debates into the 21st Century, making them more open and accountable to the people.

No Debate: Hempstead Is Struggling

Stevie Converse — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:37:32 -0400

Full article: American News Project
Today a horde of journalists descends on Hempstead, N.Y., to cover the third and final presidential debate. But American News Project left the pack to hear from people outside of the media spotlight, people hit hard by our nation's crises at home and abroad.

Dan Rather: Debates Are Putting People to Sleep

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:41:44 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
Dan Rather believes the last presidential debate put many Americans to sleep. The former CBS News anchorman said the formats for the debates are so restrictive that it's tough to really call them debates. He blamed the campaigns for having too much influence in setting up the rules.

CNN/Time Politics '08: Who's the "Notorious Offender?"

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:33:34 -0400

Full article: TVNewser
Dan Rather implored journalists to "not back down" when it comes campaigns and candidates who shut them out. The former CBS Newsman was on a panel at the Time Warner Politics summit discussing media bias and elitism during this year's campaign.

Debate the Prez Debates Online

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:59:34 -0400

Full article: Wired
Sarah Lai Stirland
Even though the presidential debates will for the most part stick to the traditional broadcast television format, there are plenty of places online where you can engage with other voters on the issues.

Thousands Go Online to Rate the Debates

Jen Howard — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:31:17 -0400

WASHINGTON -- Free Press and the Tyndall Report are teaming up to give thousands of Americans a chance to instantly rate the media's performance during the four upcoming debates. Using the "Citizens Media Scorecard," viewers across the country will provide real-time feedback on how well the moderators' questions reflect the priorities of the nation.

Obama, McCain Should Debate in Silicon Valley

Stevie Converse — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:14:29 -0400

Full article: San Jose Mercury News
Chris O'Brien
Pressure is building from the technology sector for presidential debate dedicated to science and tech issues to be held in Silicon Valley.