Tag: Meet the Press
Webb and Tester Meet the Press - Does Russert Treat Newcomer's Differently?
Interesting. This week on Meet the Press, Tim Russert welcomed Jon Tester and Jim Webb, the two freshman Democrats whose elections took the longest to call but who together delivered the Senate to the Democrats. Analyzing this week's debate from an argumentation perspective, we see that Russert's treatment of the two is decidedly less aggressive than his treatment of McCain and Lieberman a week ago. Two possible explanations for this lighter treatment exist: 1. Russert is biased in favor of the Democratic takeover and the basic approach of Democrats to the war in Iraq, the economy, and corruption, OR 2. Russert treats newcomers differently than the experienced insiders who frequently visit his show. I will puzzle out that question a bit at the end, but let's begin this analysis by clearly illustrating the softness in Russert's approach.
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: Webb, Tester, 2006 Election, Senate, Meet the Press
McCain on Meet the Press (November 12, 2006)
Meet the Press offers an interesting format for ongoing debates involving public officials. Russert's great skill follows a basic formula. He addresses the questions on people's mind rather than throwing the softballs for sound bites that you get in many other places. Russert presents the basic question and listens closely to the initial response. That much, you can hear anywhere. Following that response, however, the debate really begins. Maintaining objectivity by treating all his political guests the same, Russert will follow up the initial position with a serious challenge. Usually, the challenge is the guests own statements, if they are at odds with the response just given, or the statements of others who, although not present, are still in the debate. Russert follows up until the guest says something clear about the conflict, and then he leaves it to the viewers to consider the response.
Keeping up with Meet the Press offers a good understanding of the political debates beyond the sound bites. Here, I will offer analysis of these Russert-constructed debates. As always, the best way to check this analysis is with your own read. You can always see the MTP transcripts at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id
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: McCain, 2008 Presidential Election, Meet the Press
Cardin vs. Steele on MTP -- liveblog
Update [2006-10-29 12:52:30 by Ross Smith]: Well, it looks like Steele provided a lot of fodder if Cardin's people can use it in the coming days or in their spin. But in the debate itself, the snap judgement here is that Steele was much better. Add your own analysis.
Here it is, the last of this season's Meet the Press debates.
Based on the preview, expect a lot on stem cells, the Iraq war, and maybe even some "gotcha on the gotcha's" concerning metro line locations.
Just click in and post away . . .
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: MD-Sen, Meet the Press, Tim Russert, Michael Steele, Benjamin Cardin
Cardin vs. Steele - Meet the Press Debate Preview
The Meet the Press Senate Debate series comes to a close tomorrow morning with a debate that once seemed an anticlimactic ending to the series. NO LONGER! Tomorrow's MTP debate between Benjamin Cardin (D) and Michael Steele (R) could not come at a more pivotal time. The two are locked in a surprisingly tight race which Charlie Cook has moved from "Lean Democratic to Toss Up." Over the past week the race has received national attention stemming from Michael J. Fox's television ad supporting Cardin and the subsequent furor ignited by Rush Limbaugh.
In a pre-debate interview with an NBC affiliate in Baltimore, moderator Tim Russert pitched the MD-Sen race as a "battleground" and pledged that:
If Mr. Steele or Mr. Cardin refuses to answer the question, I will make that very clear to the viewers. My job is to elicit from these candidates their specific, exact positions on these issues.
All indications are that the debate will last the full hour which should give Russert plenty of time to accomplish his goal.
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: MD-Sen, Benjamin Cardin, Michael Steele, Meet the Press
Klobuchar v. Kennedy on Meet the Press - Liveblog
Mark Kennedy was once hyped as a rising Republican star, but has underperformed Bush in the past in this state where Bush's approval rating is 34%.
Amy Klobuchar has a solid lead. Kennedy needs a big win today.
Let's see.
Update [2006-10-15 9:52:17 by Ross Smith]: Quick verdict: Kennedy definitely did not hit any home runs. In this race that's definitionally a win for Klobuchar.
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: MN-Sen, Mark Kennedy, Amy Klobuchar, Meet the Press
Talent vs. McCaskill Meet the Press Analysis
McCaskill Benefits from Meet the Press Performance
Missouri Senate candidates Jim Talent (R) and Claire McCaskill (D) took their turn Sunday morning on Tim Russert's Meet the Press US Senate debate series (transcript, video). For approximately 40 minutes, moderator Russert delivered his characteristic quick-fire questioning, seeking to reveal inconsistencies or ambiguity in the candidates' stated positions.
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: MO-Sen, Jim Talent, Claire McCaskill, Meet the Press
Talent vs. McCaskill Debate Roundup
DebateScoop's Round-Up of this morning's Meet the Press Debate (video) features media spin, campaign spin, and blogosphere reaction.
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Live Blog - Talent vs. McCaskill - Meet the Press
Live blog of Talent-McCaskill "Meet the Press" debate is starting soon.
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: MO-Sen, Jim Talent, Claire McCaskill, Meet the Press, live blogging
Talent vs. McCaskill - Meet the Press Debate Preview
The "Meet the Press" Senate debate series heads to Missouri this Sunday pitting incumbent Jim Talent (R) against challenger Claire McCaskill (D). Talent is seeking reelection to a second term after taking the seat from Senator Jean Carnahan in a special election in 2002 and McCaskill is the Missouri state auditor. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch pitches the debate this way:
The showdown is certain to produce fireworks, with the two candidates set to be grilled by Tim Russert, the moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press" known for his sharp questions.
Viewers of this debate should read Dave Helling's "Memo" to the candidates in preparation for tomorrow's debate.
There's much more below the fold...
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: MO-Sen, Jim Talent, Claire McCaskill, Meet the Press
Coming Soon to DebateScoop!
Coming soon:
Sunday: Live coverage of the MTP debate in the MO-Sen race between Talent and McCaskill on Sunday morning. Mitchell McKinney of the National Communication Assoication will be headlining our coverage. Dave Helling in the Kansas City Star has written an excellent article offering both candidates coaching advice for surviving Russert's questions.
Monday: Webb-Allen square off on Monday night in Richmond. John Morello and Adrienne Brovero of the University of Mary Washington will provide insight and analysis.
... and much, much more...
Keep coming back to DebateScoop for the latest on all of the crucial debates this election season.
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: DebateScoop, Meet the Press, VA-Sen, MO-Sen
Media Round Up Brown Dewine MTP
A survey of media coverage of the Mike Dewine/Sherrod Brown Meet the Press Debate
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: OH-Sen, Mike DeWine, Sherrod Brown, Meet the Press
Brown v. DeWine on Meet the Press - Debate Analysis
A Narrow Win for Brown over DeWine
by Steve Mancuso and Mike Maffie
Miami University
In a "Meet The Press" debate (video) (transcript) that highlighted national issues over local economic concerns, Representative Sherrod Brown (Dem.) narrowly defeated incumbent Mike DeWine (Rep.). Brown and DeWine are locked in a close race for DeWine's Senate seat in Ohio.
We judged that while Senator DeWine had an edge on the issues of Iraq and bipartisanship, Representative Brown pulled ahead on the issues of trade, corruption, independence, and local appeal. We judged the issue of the "War on Terrorism" to be a tie.
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: OH-Sen, Mike DeWine, Sherrod Brown, Meet the Press, Debate Analysis
More media on Brown Dewine Debate
The Associated Press released a later, more in depth report on today's debate.
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: OH-Sen, Mike Dewine, Sherrod Brown, Meet the Press
Campaign Spin on Brown Dewine Debate
How the campaigns are dealing with the debate
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: OH-Sen, Mike Dewine, Sherrod Brown, Meet the Press
Blogging on Brown Dewine Debate
A quick round-up of blog coverage immediately following the Meet the Press Debate.
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: OH-Sen, Mike Dewine, Sherrod Brown, Meet the Press
