Debates show mixed gains for Gore and Bush in instant polls
Vice President Al Gore led several instant polls after the debate, with Gore ahead in CBS and NBC surveys and tied or near in others. George W. Bush gained some impression as prepared and competitive, especially among men, though Gore's performance drew stronger overall favorability.
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Moderator Shaw aims to stay out of limelight during Cheney Lieberman debate
CNN veteran Bernard Shaw says he will avoid the spotlight as moderator of the vice presidential debate. He notes his job is to serve the candidates, not himself, and reflects on a career from Jonestown and the Persian Gulf War to today.
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Debates Promise Measured Rhetoric Not Knockout Zingers
Historian Henry Graff predicts a restrained showdown between Cheney and Lieberman with no dramatic zingers. Political scientists Marc Landy and others expect sharp exchanges on record, oil ties, and policy, while aides note Lieberman’s engaging style and Cheney’s serious focus.
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Nielsen: 46.5 million watched Bush Gore debate
Nielsen reports 46.5 million viewers for the first Bush Gore presidential debate surpassing prior duels but below the 1980 Carter Reagan record. ABC led networks with 19.0 million viewers. Fox premiered Dark Angel to 17.4 million, boosting its night beyond typical levels.
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