

Right now we're in the slow slog toward the first debates. It should be a fun few weeks. Polls should level out and a calm will be achieved. Who will make the first big gaffe on the trail with the official kick off? Will Palin speak to press now? Will Obama promise a unicorn? Wait and see.
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DEBATES
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SEP. 26 - "The first presidential debate, at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, will focus on foreign policy and national security. John McCain and Barack Obama will stand at lecterns and answer questions from moderator Jim Lehrer."
OCT. 2 - "The vice presidential debate will be held at Washington University in St. Louis."
OCT. 7 - "The second presidential debate, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., will have a town-hall-style format. Moderator Tom Brokaw will call on audience members and pose questions submitted through the Internet."
OCT. 15 - "The final presidential debate, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., will center on domestic and economic policy. Mr. McCain and Mr. Obama will sit at a table with moderator Bob Schieffer."