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Online NewsHour: Election 2000
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First Presidential Debate
October 3, 2000

Lehrer and Gore DENVER VIEWS
A panel of voters provides its take on the first presidential debate. (10/4)

SHIELDS & GIGOT
RealAudio: The NewsHour's political analysts assess the debate's impact on the presidential race. (10/4)

DEBATE FACTS
RealAudio: Two budget experts examine the truthfulness of the candidates during debate. (10/4)

DEBATE NIGHT ANALYSIS
Shields & Gigot: Offer initial thoughts. (10/3)
Experts: GOP strategist Mike Deaver and Dem. pollster Mark Mellman reflect on the first encounter. (10/3)
Historians: A look at the historical implications of the debate in Boston. (10/3)
Shields & Gigot: A few final thoughts on the first debate. (10/3)

THE FIRST DEBATE TRANSCRIPT
Part I: Experience, "Medicare" and Social Security
Part II: Energy policies, foreign affairs and use of American force
Part III: Governing philosophies, education & leadership in a crisis
Part IV: Potential financial crises & plans for Social Security
Part V: The character issue and their closing statements

PREVIEWING THE CONTEST
RealAudio: Our two pundits, Shields & Gigot, assess what the two candidates hope to achieve.
RealAudio: A historical take on the significance of this first debate.

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