[Democratic 2008 vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin debate on U.S. economic crisis, foreign relations and the Iraq War at Washington University in St. Louis, MO].

2008 Vice Presidential nominees Joe Biden (D-DE) and Sarah Palin (R-AK) debate at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Gwen Ifill moderates a discussion on foreign and domestic policies. On the current economic crisis Biden blames the government lack of regulation on big business as the main faul...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Biden, Joseph R., Jr
Corporate Author: C-SPAN (Television network)
Other Authors: Palin, Sarah, 1964-
Ifill, Gwen (Moderator)
Language:English
Published: [2008]
Subjects:
United States > Economic conditions.
United States > Economic policy.
United States > Foreign relations.
United States > Armed Forces > Iraq.
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
Campaign debates > Missouri > Saint Louis.
Presidents > United States > Election > 2008.
Debates.
Special events television coverage.
Television specials.
Nonfiction television programs.
Genre:
Debates.
Special events television coverage.
Television specials.
Nonfiction television programs.
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (1 hr., 31 min., 35 sec.) : digital, WAV file.
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
2008 Vice Presidential nominees Joe Biden (D-DE) and Sarah Palin (R-AK) debate at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Gwen Ifill moderates a discussion on foreign and domestic policies. On the current economic crisis Biden blames the government lack of regulation on big business as the main fault, going on to cite Presidential nominee Barack Obama's plan for stricter regulations. Palin places the blame on Wall Street corruption, calling Americans to "band together" against exploitation by those who manage money. The foreign policy debate focuses on the Darfur region, Israel, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Biden pushes for a gradual withdrawal of troops from Iraq over 16 months, while Palin advocates complete victory how ever long it takes.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Call Number:Voice 14546
Playing Time:01:31:35
Event Details:
Broadcast on C-SPAN, Oct. 2, 2008.