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6 October 2008

US election

The US elections are in another exciting phase, with the presidential and vice-presidential debates set against the backdrop of the US financial bailout.

What do the debates tell us about the candidates' policies? And what do you think of the Palin effect -- if there is one?


Guests

Professor Geoffrey Garrett, Chief executive officer United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney

Professor James Lengle, visiting Fulbright ANU Distinguished Chair in American Political Science

Associate Professor Stephen Stockwell, Head of School of Arts, Griffith University

Further Information

US Election Watch 08, The United States Studies Centre at University of Sydney

Official US election watch site

Commission on Presidential Debates with debate transcripts

Presenter

Paul Barclay

Story Researcher and Producer

Karin Zsivanovits

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