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Presidential Debate 2004

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History of Presidential Debates at Washington University in St. Louis
 WUSTL honored with debates five times

Nov. 19,
2007 -- Washington University in St. Louis has hosted more debates than any other institution in history. Since 1992, the university has been asked by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host debates in five consecutive elections.

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The day after
 WUSTL faculty field questions on the presidential election Nov. 3 for the Assembly Series

Oct. 25,
2004 -- A great range of social, political and economic issues hang in the balance of the imminent presidential election outcome. These issues, and their significance to the American public, will be explored in a "Town Hall" style meeting with Washington University faculty members for the Nov. 3 Assembly Series. The event, to be held at 11 a.m. in Graham Chapel on the Washington University campus, is free and open to the public.

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Covering the Debate
 Washington University Debate news coverage

Oct. 11,
2004 -- The following is a sampling of news stories about the debate at Washington University.

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Campaign finale draws gaffes, wacky lines
Associated Press Online
and 15 others

Oct. 25,
2004 -- As the presidential race winds down, the two camps are dialing up the rhetoric. That's led to some far-out statements, unscripted behavior and foot-in-mouth comments from both sides. WUSTL political rhetoric expert Wayne Fields comments.

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Kerry's attacks on Bush are ripped from newspaper headlines
Associated Press Worldstream
and 14 others

Oct. 19,
2004 -- WUSTL political rhetoric expert Wayne Fields comments on the strategies of Kerry and Bush.

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A Debatable Return
Chronicle of Higher Education

Oct. 13,
2004 -- Article looks at what colleges gain for hosting presidential debates--a hefty price tag and a lot of visibility. WUSTL public affairs vice chancellor Fred Volkmann comments.

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In Town Hall Setting, Bush and Kerry Spar on Jobs and Iraq
New York Times

Oct. 12,
2004 -- Saturday review of the WUSTL debate.

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University glows in presidential debate spotlight
Associated Press State & Local Wire
and 55 others

Oct. 11,
2004 -- More than 1,500 journalists from across the globe traveled to WUSTL to cover the Oct. 8 presidential debate between John Kerry and George Bush. The event generated thousands of news mentions for the university, including numerous live broadcasts from impromptu television studios assembled around campus.

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