In 1988 republican Vice President ial candidate dan quayle and democratic Vice President ial candidate Lloyd Bentsen debated in omaha, nebraska. A panel of four journalists asked questions of the candidate. Good evening. On behalf of the commission on president ial debates, im pleased to welcome you to this Vice President ial debate. Im Judy Woodruff of pbss Mcneil Newshour and frontline. My colleagues are John Margolis of chicago tribune, tom brokaw of nbc news and brit hume of abc news. The importance of tonights debate is underscored by two facts, both george bush and Michael Dukakis said their selections of a running mate would reveal a lot about themselves. Based on the history since world war ii, there is almost a 50 50 chance one of the two men herep to t tonight will welcome president of the United States. The candidates are senator dan quayle, the republican nominee, and senator Lloyd Bentsen, the democratic nominee. For the next 90 minutes we will be questioning the candidate
Tribune, tom brokaw of nbc, and brit hume of abc news. The importance of tonights debate is underscored by two facts. Both george bush and Michael Dukakis said their selections of a running mate would reveal a lot about themselves. And based on the history since world war ii, there is almost a 5050 chance that one of the two men here tonight will become president of the United States. The candidates are senator dan quayle, the republican nominee, and senator Lloyd Bentsen, the democratic nominee. [applause] Judy Woodruff for the next 90 minutes, we will be questioning the candidates following a format designed and agreed to by representatives of the two campaigns. However, there are no restrictions on the questions that my colleagues and i may ask this evening. By prior agreement between the two candidates, the first question goes to senator quayle, and you have two minutes to respond. Senator, you have been criticized, as we all know, for your decision to stay out of the vietnam war,
Judy woodruff on behalf of the commission on president ial debates, i am pleased to welcome you to this Vice President ial debate. Im Judy Woodruff of pbs macneillehrer news hour and frontline. My colleagues on the panel are John Margolis of the chicago tribune, tom brokaw of nbc news, and brit hume of abc news. The importance of tonights debate is underscored by two facts. Both george bush and Michael Dukakis said their selections of a running mate would reveal a lot about themselves. And based on the history since world war ii, there is almost a 5050 chance that one of the two men here tonight will become president of the United States. The candidates are senator dan quayle, the republican nominee, and senator Lloyd Bentsen, the democratic nominee. [applause] Judy Woodruff for the next 90 minutes, we will be questioning the candidates following a format designed and agreed to by representatives of the two campaigns. However, there are no restrictions on the questions that my colleagu
Hanging in the balance on what we do here on capitol hill and with white house. Three weeks from now i hope to be joining you in the passage with you and your families in your communitys of a major which will strengthen america and give you an opportunity to be part of our future. President , i yield. First, let me tell you how pleased i am to the people of maryland that we are now in the process of ending this government shutdown. Government shutdown does not benefit any and certainly does not benefit the federal workers who live in maryland and workers around the nation. The uncertainty that is a time brings and those that are exempted or have to work without knowing when to get a paycheck from those that are on furlough and dont know whether theyll ever get a projector not it is not in the interest of our federal workforce and certainly not an interest of Government Contractors who depend upon contracts would been on suspension and not in the interest of the a public as it depends o
Good monday morning, everyone. Hillary clinton starting this new week riding high as in the polls as the race for the white house heads into the final twoweek stretch. Donald trump is now trailing clinton by 12 points, dragged down by broad disapproval. But trump is coming out swinging, repeating claims that the system is rigged. Angelica spanos is here with the latest. Angelica, good morning. Reporter kendis, diane, good morning to you guys. With little time left to campaign, Donald Trumps team is acknowledging hes down in the polls. So hes hunkering down in florida. One of the swing states that polls show is still competitive. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton spent sunday in north carolina, which she hopes to have in her column come election day. In a race against time and still fighting accusations of sexual misconduct, donald trump is looking forward in the mustwin state of florida. Where he believes hes doing better among female voters than with male voters. Ill tell you what, were but