Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Barack_Obama's_presidential_campaign
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| gptkbp:audience |
Live audience present
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| gptkbp:campaigns |
Both candidates had extensive political experience
Focused on key issues |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Influenced voter opinions
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| gptkbp:conducts_surveys_on |
Conducted to gauge public opinion
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| gptkbp:demographics |
Engaged young voters
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| gptkbp:events |
Campaign rallies
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| gptkbp:format |
gptkb:Community_Center
Town Hall Meeting Introduced new formats for engagement Traditional Debate |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Analyzed by political scientists
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the 2008 United States presidential election
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| gptkbp:historical_debate |
gptkb:Belmont_University
gptkb:Tom_Brokaw gptkb:government_agency gptkb:3 gptkb:Hofstra_University gptkb:University_of_Mississippi gptkb:Jim_Lehrer gptkb:Bob_Schieffer September 26, 2008 October 7, 2008 Domestic Policy Direct confrontation October 15, 2008 Widely discussed in media Mixed reactions from public Showed fluctuating support Candidates prepared extensively Considered a pivotal moment in U. S. politics Criticized for lack of substance Foreign and Domestic Policy Held in swing states Impact on election results Memorable quotes and moments Mock debates and practice sessions |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Set precedents for future debates
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2008 Presidential Debates
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| gptkbp:influence |
Influenced undecided voters
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive coverage by news outlets
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| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:John_Mc_Cain
gptkb:President_Barack_Obama |
| gptkbp:rating |
High ratings compared to previous years
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| gptkbp:significance |
First election after the 2007-2008 financial crisis
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| gptkbp:viewership |
approximately 52 million
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:2008
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