The debates may be a forum for the pointed exchange of ideas, but in the realm of presidential politics, it's overall presentation that resonates with audiences and voters. And when it comes to debating, the superficial has substance.
Republican John McCain agreed to attend the first presidential debate, set for Friday night, even though Congress doesn't have a bailout deal.
A judge ordered Mark Poveromo to repay money he collected from a builder convicted of stealing from him - and told him to kick in the thief's attorney fees and court costs, too.
A series of disclosures about Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's choice as running mate, called into question how thoroughly McCain had examined her background before putting her on the Republican ticket.
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