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NPR Coverage of Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates

NPR Coverage of First Presidential Debate

NPR Coverage of Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates

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the Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates
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KJZZ will feature analysis from NPR Senior Washington editor Ron Elving, political analysts E.J. Dionne and Matt Continetti and several NPR policy reporters after each 90-minute debate.

Wednesday, October 3
First Presidential Debate - Domestic Policy
Moderator: Jim Lehrer, Executive Editor of the PBS NewsHour. University of Denver, Denver, CO.

Thursday, October 11
Vice Presidential Debate - Foreign and Domestic Policy
Moderator: Martha Raddatz, Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent for ABC News. Centre College, Danville, KY.

Tuesday, October 16
Second Presidential Debate - Town Hall
Moderator: Candy Crowley, Chief Political Correspondent and CNN Anchor. Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY.

Monday, October 22
Third Presidential Debate - Foreign Policy
Moderator: Bob Schieffer, Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News and Moderator of Face the Nation. Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL.

More details about the format for each debate are available at the Commission on Presidential Debates.

For the latest news about national races, visit NPR's Election 2012 web page.

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The Border and the Mexican Ballot - A Fronteras Special Report June 18-22

How can we motivate people to vote?

In a democratic society, the right to vote is among the most important and powerful tools to affect change in one's country. It may sound idealistic or cheesy, but it's true. So why do so few people actually cast their vote?

Brookings: Mountain West to swing national politics

The shifting demographics of the Mountain West could have long-term effects on national and local politics. A new report by the Brookings Institution shows the identity of the region is changing.

How will the Latino vote affect the 2012 elections?

Latinos are the fastest-growing group in the United States, comprised of different ethnicities, faiths, political leanings, and economic situations. And candidates must increasingly stand up and take notice of how Latinos can affect their chance of getting elected. How do you think Latino voters will affect the elections in 2012?

Route of Loop 202 extension affected by funding

Members of the Gila River Indian Community will vote Tuesday on whether to allow a new freeway to be built on tribal land. The extension of Loop 202 around South Mountain was proposed more than 25 years ago. But funding shortfalls and differences over its route have delayed the long-awaited freeway.

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