US braces for VP debate as Palin's star wanes

2010-04-16T14:54:02Z

Tension mounted Thursday before a high-stakes vice presidential debate between Sarah Palin and her Democratic rival Joseph Biden as new polls showed she may drag down the Republican ticket.

Republican White House hopeful John McCain again defended his surprise pick ...

Liveblogging the Palin-Biden debate

2010-04-16T13:06:37Z

And so here we are again, ladies and gentlemen. Only this time something's different. Can you feel it in the atmosphere -- that tingling sensation that absolutely anything could happen tonight, and that what does happen might be quite excruciating and/or of high comedic value? Sarah Palin and Joe Biden have arrived in St Louis,

The Morning Read: Friday, October 3, 2008

2010-04-16T13:06:48Z

The House votes on the bailout bill today, leaders appear optimistic it wil pass.

Asked to name the worst thing Dick Cheney ever did, Sarah Palin cites his duck-hunting accident.

At the V.P. debate last night, one really messed up.

Two polls give the advantage to Joe Biden.

Palin did not ...

Elsewhere: Senate Optimistic on Bailout, Clinton for State Senate Dems

2010-04-16T13:07:36Z

The Senate votes on the revised bailout plan tonight, and leaders are optimistic it will pass.

House members who voted for the failed bailout legislation received more contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac than members who voted against it.

Bill Clinton does some useful campaign...

VP debate moderator's impartiality questioned

2010-04-16T13:07:46Z

Question's raised about VP debate moderator's impartiality after book including Obama material

PBS journalist Gwen Ifill, moderator of the upcoming vice presidential debate, dismissed conservative questions about her impartiality because she is writing a book that includes material on Barack Obama.

Ifill said Wednesday that she hasn't even written her ...

Questions raised about moderator's impartiality

2010-04-16T13:08:12Z

Ifill's book leads some to question her impartiality as debate moderator

Ifill said Wednesday that she hasn't even written her chapter on Obama for t...

Experts Handicap Vice Presidential Debate

2010-10-22T13:43:51Z

WASHINGTON - Thursday’s vice presidential debate in St. Louis between Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin will showcase two candidates with contrasting styles, personal backgrounds, and political experiences.

The candidates also carry the baggage of gender stereotypes, and with that, additional expectations of...

Gwen Ifill Breaks Ankle; Will Still Moderate Thursday's VP Debate

2010-04-16T13:08:37Z

On TVNewser, Alissa Krinsky breaks the news that Gwen Ifill broke her ankle Monday night falling down the stairs in her home while carrying "research related to her moderating duties at Thursday's Vice Presidential debate in St. Louis."

According to TV Newser, despite the injury, Ms. Ifill will still moderate T...

Ifill hits jackpot in moderating VP debate

2010-04-16T13:13:52Z

Gwen Ifill hits the jackpot in being selected moderator of highly anticipated VP debate

Being selected the moderator for a vice presidential debate is something like opening a suitcase on "Deal or No Deal" and finding $1,000. Nice prize, but it's no jackpot.

Not this year. The Oct. 2 showdown between ...

Dalai Lama Ohio

2010-10-21T12:32:32Z

The Dalai Lama answers questions from moderator Gwen Ifill, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center luncheon in Cincinnati. The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader was presented with the 201...

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