Debates

League of Women Voters^®
of Mississippi, Inc.

Information about upcoming debates between the candidates

Debate Watching. 1st Presidential Debate. VP Debate. 2nd Presidential Debate. 3rd Presidential Debate.

Information and Resources for Debate Watching

TOP 5 TIPS FOR DEBATE WATCHERS
1. Think Ahead-Before the debate, ask yourself which issues are most important to you, and jot down what you'd like to learn from each of the candidates.
2. Are They Answering the Question? Pay attention to how the candidates answer the questions.Are they specific? Sincere? Knowledgeable?
3. Keep Track of Topics-Are the candidates being asked about your priority issues? Are the questions fair and pertinent?
4. Talk it out! +Afterwards, talk about the debate with your friends & family. Did the debate sway your decision? Did you learn something new about the candidates' positions?
5. VOTE on November 4th.It is your best opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the issues that affect all of us! Visit VOTE411.org to prepare yourself.

RESOURCES
Get your Debate Watcher Guide with tips for preparing for the debates as well as a list of discussion questions to process the debate afterward.
Get your Debate Watcher Notebook with space to record each question and the candidates' responses.
Use the How to Judge a Candidate packet for tips and evaluation tools!
Score the Candidate Report Card to compare the candidates on issues important to you!
For more information click on DEBATE WATCHING 101

Information about the First Presidential Debate

The University of Mississippi is pleased to host the first Presidential Debate of 2008 on September 26th in Oxford, MS. Economic and foreign policy issues will be the focus of the debate. For more information link to the Ole Miss 2008 Presidential Debate Website
Statement from LWVUS on the 1st Presidential Debate
League president Mary Wilson today urged Senators Obama and McCain to move ahead with tomorrow's scheduled presidential debate. "We applaud Senators Obama and McCain, as well as the Administration and Congress, for their sincere efforts to arrive at an agreement that will simultaneously help our financial institutions regain solid ground and bring relief to the millions of Americans who are at risk of losing their homes and jobs," Wilson said.
"However, in doing so, the candidates must also make good on their pledge to speak openly and candidly with American voters. The best way to do that is to move ahead as scheduled with tomorrow's presidential debate."
"This is not a time for the candidates to hide behind the marble walls of the Capitol building; this is a time for them to stand before all of us and have a frank discussion about the challenges we face as a nation."
"For over 88 years, the League of Women Voters has fought to hold elected officials accountable for their actions and encourage citizens to take an active part in our democracy. We hope that Senators Obama and McCain will keep up their end of the bargain and join all of us in tomorrow night's important discussion about our future," she concluded.

Information about the Vice Presidential Debate

Washington University in St. Louis is pleased to host the Vice Presidential Debate of 2008 on October 2nd in St. Louis, MO. Domestic and foreign policy issues will be the focus of the debate. For more information link to Washington University's 2008 Vice Presidential Debate Website

Information about the Second Presidential Debate

Belmont University is pleased to host the second Presidential Debate of 2008 on October 7th in Nashville, TN. The debate will be a town hall format allowing questions from the audience on a range of issues. For more information link to the Belmont University's 2008 Presidential Debate Website

Information about the Third Presidential Debate

Hofstra University is pleased to host the third Presidential Debate of 2008 on October 15th in Hempstead, NY. Domestic policy issues will be the focus of the debate. For more information link to Hofstra University's 2008 Presidential Debate Website

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