Photo: #Democratic vice presidential candidate U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) speaks as Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) looks on during the vice presidential debate at the Field House of Washington University's Athletic Complex
Larger view
Democratic vice presidential candidate U.S. Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) speaks as Republican vice presidential candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) looks on during the vice presidential debate at the Field House of Washington University's Athletic Complex (Getty Images/Getty Images)

Audio

Campaign 2008

President, U.S. Senate, Congress, and the Minnesota House of Representatives are the major races in the campaign of 2008. This is the first presidential election without an incumbent or sitting vice president involved since 1952.

MPR News
Radio

Listen Now

On Air

All Things Considered®

Schedule

Shortcuts
Hourly Newscast
Hosts
Station Map

Other Radio Streams from MPR

Classical MPR
Radio Heartland

Services

Campaign 2008

A debate that escaped disaster

Broadcast: Midday, 10/03/2008, 11:00 a.m.

LISTEN

Millions of viewers tuned into the only Vice Presidential debate this election season. The stakes were high for both candidates, and each avoided the pitfalls pundits were expecting. Political analysts go over the debate and examine the latest news in the presidential election.

Guests

  • Todd Rapp: political analyst, a Democrat
  • Tom Horner: political analyst, a Republican

More from MPR

Your Voice




Related Topics



Become a Sponsor

Most Shared

  1. Payment shift makes rough waters for charter schools
  2. Builders prepare for stricter rules on lead paint
  3. Schmidt Brewery to sell pristine spring water
  4. Twins' Joe Mauer wins MVP award
  5. Novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon creates a shifting Gothic world

Latest News & Features


News Cut

with Bob Collins

In The Spotlight

  • Sound Learning

    Looking for ways to ensure your students are doing quality research from credible sources? Sound Learning is a launching point to Minnesota Public Radio's content on the Web.

  • The Current Music Blog

    Your daily note for good music, news and pop culture. With attempted jokes.