commission on presidential debates
Wrighton: debate ‘flawless in terms of execution’
Drawing in more viewers than any other vice presidential debate in history, Thursday’s vice presidential debate at Washington University went off without a hitch, University Chancellor Mark Wrighton said.
Over 400 students received debate tickets
A total of 432 students received tickets to the vice presidential debate—close to three times the number of students who had received tickets at previous debates.
Washington State U. not bitter over missing debate
When Washington University received the offer to host the vice presidential debate in November 2007, it was the second choice for an event that pundits never predicted would amass the media attention it did.
Why host the debate on a college campus?
As I watch Washington University prepare for the vice presidential debate tonight, one question keeps haunting me: Why host the debate on a college campus?
Breaking trend, VP debate takes the spotlight
Fought out between Democrat Walter Mondale and Republican Bob Dole, the first vice presidential debate in 1976 was held much in the same format as a presidential debate, covering the same issues the presidential candidates had discussed in three previous debates.
University full of debate history
Though heightened security and bustling activity surrounds the run-up to the vice presidential debate, the national spotlight is nothing new for administrators at Washington University.
Students stand in for Biden, Palin
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Standing before podiums in the Athletic Complex yesterday, students tackled key issues such as the state of Krispy Kreme donuts and the best childhood snacks in order to test the conditions of the debate hall.
The Commission on Presidential Debates used Washington University students who bore some resemblance to the vice presidential candidates and [...]
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