Six things that Joe Biden, Paul Ryan must do in their VP debate
Historically, says Emory University debate coach Bill Newnam, "vice presidential debates have not mattered." But in the aftermath of President Obama's disastrous performance in last Wednesday night's...
View ArticleFive most memorable moments from vice presidential debates
The eight vice presidential debates held over the past 36 years have had minimal impact on the final election results. Arguably, only one — Republican Dick Cheney’s strong performance against Democrat...
View ArticleVice presidents: The good, the bad and the powerful
In honor of the vice presidential debate tonight between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan, Texas on the Potomac brings you the best, worst and most influential vice presidents as well as the VPs that did more...
View ArticleNote explains why Current sold to Al Jazeera: Shared values.
The big question behind the sale of San Francisco-based Current TV is “Why would owners Al Gore and Joel Hyatt sell to Al Jazeera?” OK, besides the estimated $500...
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