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The Last Presidential Debate: CQ Politics’ Bests and Mosts

By Jonathan Allen and CQ Staff
Posted October 16, 2008 at 12:00am

Warmest Moment:
First Announcement of New Administration Officials?:
Best One-Liner, McCain:
Best One-Liner, Obama:
Most Discussed Issue/Person:
approached Obama
Most Revealing Statement:
Most Difficult Discussion to Follow Without a Scorecard:
Politifact
average cost
Fastest Turnaround:
Best Accidental Attack:
Best Economic Moment:
Biggest Invention Moment:
Worst Brain Freeze:

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