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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain shared the same stage and microphone again on Thursday, but this time they traded wisecracks instead of campaign attacks.

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Sen. John McCain – Part 1

Sen. John McCain – Part 2

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Sen. Barack Obama – Part 1

Sen. Barack Obama – Part 2

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My comments:
I watched this event on MSNBC this evening – both candidates we quite witty, however, I did enjoy John McCain’s dialog a little more. I only wish Sen McCain was more like this during his debates – he was great.

Presidential Debate

October 15, 2008: Presidential debate from Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

The debate will begin at 9pm eastern, 6pm pacific time and last for 90 minutes.
They will be aired on every major broadcast network such as CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. They will also be aired on cable outlets such as Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and many others.

• The Debate Topic: Domestic and economic policy
• The Moderator will be Bob Schieffer of CBS
• Staging: Seated at a table – facing each other
• Format: Same as first presidential debate, plus each candidate will get a 90-second closing statement.

Political News going into the debate

• Stakes high as Obama, McCain head for final debate
  By CHRISTOPHER WILLS – AP
• Obama, McCain hope to woo undecideds in debate
  From Ed Hornick – CNN
  “Schieffer said he’s not reluctant to get both candidates to stick to the question.”

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Debate Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts of most presidential and vice presidential debates are available on this site.
http://www.debates.org/pages/debtrans.html

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I hope everyone gets out to vote. The last 8 years will take more than the next 4 years to correct!

Both candidates did well. It appeared to me that there was not a true winner from last night. Although I did like the fact that Joe Biden’s did answer the questions asked of him, but still waiting to find out what is the truth.

MSNBC has provided the whole VP debate from their website:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/27001471#27001471

There are also a long list of contributing video of Political Analysts

This is a great view of issues and facts both sides.

Bottomline – although we do not focus on voting for Vice President – We vote for President – I think the ball is in the McCain and Obama court.

Youtube Video Speeches and Interviews about the Current Politics

OBAMA CONVENTION SPEECH: Offers Policy Specifics, Goes on Offense v. McCain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ0gxF869NE

Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) Addresses the DNC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvY9HxFJymY

HILLARY CLINTON: “No Way, No How, No McCain”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaUbFk4xp9A

BILL CLINTON: Obama is Ready to Be President
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ylxrM2ga4

MONTANA GOV SCHWEITZER STEALS SHOW: Blasts Bush, “Petro-Dictators”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKoKHCxWYM8

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Sen. John McCain’s full speech to the RNC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK-HFCId8_M

Remarks by Sarah Palin – From 2008 GOP Convention
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKgNrb3baNM

Joe Lieberman RNC 2008 Speech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1G81XkYejc

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee at the RNC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJQry-94BvM

Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson at RNC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0sYZZYw7-U

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Obama responds to Sarah Palin’s nasty attacks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDgDubb2jdw

David Letterman Reacts to John McCain Suspending Campaign
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjkCrfylq-E

Craig Ferguson on McCain suspending his Campaign
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DT3Dest47U&feature=dir

Sarah Palin ABC Interview Charles Gibson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNPGnZurs1k

Campbell Brown rips McCain campaign for sexism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkemPwvi_qY

CBS Sarah Palin interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbg6hF0nShQ

This is a new twist that no one has ever seen. Sen McCain placed his campaign on hold and wants to head back to Washington to help with the economic bail out Bill. Sen McCain said he also wants to cancel the debate if the bill is not passed.

McCain suspends campaign to work on Wall Street plan

Sen. Obama said he will be anywhere that his party says he is needed and still wants to move forward with the debate.

Sen Biden gave a very powerful foreign policy speech today in Ohio taking shots at Sen McCain in the process.

There is a good deal of Gamesmanship going on. Hang on to your wallet.

This is a very clear article about the difference between tax policies and the impact on the American Public….

McCain and Obama want to change the bottom-line effects of the tax code. Here's a dollars-and-cents breakdown of what their plans could mean for you.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — John McCain and Barack Obama have starkly different philosophies about tax policy – how to raise the revenue needed to support government programs, spur growth and ensure economic fairness.

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