Carolyn Washburn | Democrats Debate Introductory Remarks
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Program: Des Moines Register Democratic Presidential Debate
Broadcast Date: Dec. 13, 2007
Carolyn Washburn editor of The Des Moines Register introduces the debate issues, the participating candidates and the rules for the debate.
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Iowa Public Television broadcast "The Des Moines Register Presidential Debates" live from the Iowa Public Television Maytag Auditorium in Johnston, Iowa on December 13, 2007. This forum, featured six of the Democrat candidates for President: Delaware Sen. Joe Biden; New York Sen. Hillary Clinton; Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd; former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards; Illinois Sen. Barack Obama; New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.
Post Date: December 13, 2007
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Ensuring an Open Administration
Hillary Clinton describes how she would ensure an open and transparent government, if elected.
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Recent Comments on Race
Joe Biden comments on previous statements regarding racial groups and his experience with civil rights. Barack Obama provides ...
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Goals for First Year of Presidency
The candidates describe what they would seek to achieve in the first year, if elected.
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The Power of Wealth and Special Interest Groups
John Edwards describes how he would interact with special interest groups.
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The Dodd Family Political History
Christopher Dodd recalls how his father’s political career has motivated his own political life.
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Trade Relations and Human Rights
Joe Biden, Bill Richardson, Christopher Dodd, and John Edwards explain how they would adjust trade policies to ensure human ...
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Recommendations for Tax Increases
Bill Richardson, John Edwards and Hillary Clinton each describe the programs they believe are worthy of tax increases to ...
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Priority of Balancing the Budget
The candidates describe how they would prioritize a balanced budget, if elected.
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National Debt and Relations with China
Bill Richardson and Christopher Dodd explain how they would adjust policies with China given America’s national debt.
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Funding for Candidates Recommended Programs
Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson, and Christopher Dodd each explain how they would fund those programs they are ...
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Candidate Statement | Barack Obama
Barack Obama explains how he would address the challenges America faces.
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Candidate Statement | John Edwards
John Edwards explains what he feels is at stake during this election, including changing special interests.
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Entitlement Programs
Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Richardson describe how they how they will address problems with entitlement ...
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Candidate Statement | Joe Biden
Joe Biden describes his leadership experiences and the changes he would make if elected.
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