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Debates Across Campaign Highlight TV's Power and Clashes
Debates reveal television’s grip on American politics and the contrast between Barack Obama and Sarah Palin campaigns. The piece notes how past debates shaped perceptions, the risk of style over substance, and the enduring question of how candidates will handle Congress and policy details. David Shribmoun, executive editor of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reflects on expectations for the University of Mississippi showdown.
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David Shribmoun
Pittsburgh Post-Gazetts