Obama, Clinton Cleveland Debate Transcript
Submitted by John Michael Sp... on February 27, 2008 - 12:27 -- updated with Spinelli's recount of what it's like to be in the press room with the guys from the traditional media -- see comments
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ONB COLUMBUS: Perks accorded to the media credentialed to cover the Democratic presidential debate held in Cleveland Tuesday evening included parking privileges, food, drink, restroom facilities, work space with electric hookups and free high-speed WIFI Internet access and select admittance to the spin room.
While the above list is impressive and well appreciated, maybe one of the most valuable of all media perks is receiving a complete transcript of the debate.
Reader warning: This transcript represents one and one-half hours of dialogue. If you're fatigued after reading three paragraphs of any story, this may not be your cup of tea. But for readers who want to match-up and fact check the candidate's real words with the post-debate analysis spin media pundits are putting on yesterday evening's debate, this easy-reading is for you.
If you want a break from all the words, and want to look at some pictures that give you a visual taste of what goes on behind the scenes, go here.
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