Debating our destiny. U.S. presidential debates, 2000-2004

Description

Although today's voters are more media-savvy than ever, televised debates continue to have a tremendous political impact. In this sequel to public television's Debating Our Destiny: 40 Years of Presidential Debates, NewsHour host Jim Lehrer turns his attention to the debates that ushered America into the 21st century. The program examines the Bush vs. Gore and Cheney vs. Lieberman broadcasts in the fall of 2000 and the Bush vs. Kerry and Cheney vs. Edwards contests in 2004. Highlighting some of the most compelling exchanges in the history of televised politics, the program presents exclusive interviews with George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and Senators Joseph Lieberman, John Kerry, and John Edwards.

Runtime

57 min

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Date of Publication

[2009], c2008

Database

Films on Demand

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