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Obama on Ohio debate: Mmm, okay
Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton will debate in Ohio after all.
After backing away from a planned Feb. 27 CNN debate in Ohio Wednesday, Obama on Thursday agreed to a Feb. 26 debate at Cleveland State University hosted by NBC News and WKYC, the NBC affiliate in Cleveland.
NBC affiliates throughout Ohio, including the affiliate in Dayton, have agreed to air the debate, according to the Obama campaign.
Clinton’s campaign confirmed late Thursday that she, too, will participate in the Cleveland State University debate.
“We’re glad Sen. Obama has come along and decided to join us in the debate and we look forward to additional debates,” said Isaac Baker, a Clinton spokesman.
Clinton had agreed to participate in the CNN debate, and her supporters were sharply critical of Obama after he appeared initially reluctant to participate in an Ohio debate.
Even Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, who has remained neutral in the race, urged both candidates to debate in Ohio so Ohio voters could hear them talk about economic issues important to the state.
The two candidates have already participated in 18 debates.
The NBC debate will be moderated by Brian Williams and Tim Russert and will be streamed live on MSNBC.com. It will air on Telemundo the same evening after it is translated into Spanish.
Comments
By Amy
February 9, 2008 9:25 PM | Link to this
Cleveland?! What?! At least if it was Columbus, I could go (it would be better if it was Cinci, but I guess I was dreaming). Cleveland is out of the question! This is horrible!By Jennifer
February 8, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this
URGENT FO SENIORS!! Many of OUR SENIORS need help. They’re concerned about Social Security or dealing with the maze of coverage for Medicare Part D. They’re paying too much for prescription drugs and coping with rising costs on everything. More than anything, they’re worried about the country they’re leaving behind to their children and grandchildren. youtube.com/watch?v=oq4uoIG-UyI