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After Dark Performs on CBS Early Show Washington University's acapella group sings "I got a crush on Biden/Palin" Oct. 2, 2008 -- The CBS Early Show kicked off debate day with a live broadcast from Holmes Lounge at Washington University in St. Louis. WUSTL's acapella group After Dark helped get things rolling with two original songs. Watch a video of the performance.

Flashback to 1952? For all the talk of change, the candidates and campaigns are similar to elections throughout the years, says history and culture expert Sept. 26, 2008 -- Kastor Download "These are unprecedented candidates in an unusual election year, but what's striking is how these candidates are positioning themselves and describing themselves in ways very similar to previous presidential candidates, and in ways that are very typical of their parties," says Peter Kastor, Ph.D., history and American culture studies professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

U.S. health care system headed for perfect storm Number of uninsured, rising costs, long term care and an aging population could force a major system overhaul, says leading health economist Sept. 12, 2008 -- McBride "We are headed into a time when a confluence of changes are going to lead to a perfect storm, making us finally realize that our health care system needs a major overhaul," says Timothy D. McBride, Ph.D., leading health economist and professor of social work. McBride is available to discuss candidates' health care plans and universal health care.

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