Changes

The second debate was held on October 7th, at Belmont University in Nashville, TN.  The moderator was Tom Brokaw, and the debate was in a town hall-style.  The questions came from audience members and the Internet, as chosen by the moderator.  After each question, the candidates will had two minutes each to respond, as well as a one-minute followup to the opposing candidate's response.  Again the result was a statical draw as far as who was considered to be the winner.  But with time running out for McCain, he needed something to make the poll numbers move, and that required a clear breakthrough.   

The second debate was held on October 7th, at Belmont University in Nashville, TN.  The moderator was Tom Brokaw, and the debate was in a town hall-style.  The questions came from audience members and the Internet, as chosen by the moderator.  After each question, the candidates will had two minutes each to respond, as well as a one-minute followup to the opposing candidate's response.  Again the result was a statical draw as far as who was considered to be the winner.  But with time running out for McCain, he needed something to make the poll numbers move, and that required a clear breakthrough.   

The final debate was held on October 15th, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.  The topic for the debate was "Domestic and Economic Policy" and was moderated by Bob Schieffer.  The candidates were seated at a table, as opposed to behind a podium, and the format followed that of the first debate.  In addition, though, the candidates were given an opportunity to present a 90-second closing argument.

The final debate was held on October 15th, at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.  The topic for the debate was "Domestic and Economic Policy" and was moderated by Bob Schieffer.  The candidates were seated at a table, as opposed to behind a podium, and the format followed that of the first debate.  In addition, though, the candidates were given an opportunity to present a 90-second closing argument.  Both candidates were again viewed as having done well, which was a tactical defeat for McCain as the poll numbers showed only small changes.

===Vice Presidential Debate===

===Vice Presidential Debate===