Ford Carter debate highlights sharpen jabs and praise
In Kansas City the Ford Dole Carter Mondale debate featured sharper volleys and lighter moments as each side touted leadership. Dole attacked Mondale's record and Playboy remarks while Mondale criticized Ford's economic policy and inflation. Carter affirmed his pick and urged unity.
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Mondale Tops Dole in Televised Vice Presidential Debate
AP panel of five debate coaches unanimous that Mondale edged Dole 24-22 on their six category scorecards. Coaches praised Mondale for direct, well organized answers and argued Dole was unresponsive and overly grating in humor.
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