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2004 DEBATE SCHEDULE


1st Presidential Debate
Thursday, September 30
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Debate Podium Watch
Debate Transcript
Debate "Spin Room"


Vice Presidential Debate
Tuesday, October 5
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Debate Podium Watch
Debate Transcript
Debate "Spin Room"


2nd Presidential Debate
Friday, October 8
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
Debate Podium Watch
Debate Transcript
Debate "Spin Room"


3rd Presidential Debate
Wednesday, October 13
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Debate Podium Watch
Debate Transcript
Debate "Spin Room"

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RULES FOR DEBATES
Read the "Memorandum of Understanding" issued by the Bush and Kerry campaigns on Sept. 20. This document outlines proposed rules that would govern the preparation for, and conduct of, the presidential and vice presidential debates.

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Baker/Jordan Memo Announcing Debates


Bush/Kerry Memorandum of Understanding on Debates


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USA Today Article on Debates


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Commission on Presidential Debates


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University of Miami Debate Webpage


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Sen. Kerry & Pres. Bush at Their Third Debate
 
2004 VOTE
Third Presidential Debate 
On Wednesday night the last of three presidential debates for the 2004 general election took place when Republican nominee Pres. George W. Bush debated Democratic nominee Sen. John Kerry, (D-MA) at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ.
FROM WEDS., OCTOBER 13

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