The Presidential Debate: CQ Politics’ Bests and Mosts

By Jonathan Allen and CQ Staff

Posted September 27, 2008 at 12:00am

Most Stark Difference
Best Credential Cited
Best Attack About the Economy
First, and Worst, Dodge
First News
Second Best Dodge
Most Overused Line
Most Repeated Attack
Biggest Twist

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