Washington University Presidential Debate 2004

Debate Events

Please note that to attend any events on October 7-8, you must have a valid Washington University ID.

On October 8, several remote locations will be available to watch the debate on campus. Click here for more information.

The Presidential Image: 60 Years of the Best in White House Photography
September 25-October 11
John M. Olin Library, Lobby, Level 1. Viewable during library hours.
This exhibition presents 68 prize-winning photographs of presidents from Franklin Roosevelt through George W. Bush. This exhibit is a joint effort between Pictures of the Year International (held at the University of Missouri) and the University of Miami School of Communication.

Which way will the cookie crumble?
September 27-November 2
Hilltop Bakery
Which way will the cookie crumble? Buy a cookie and find out! Stop by the Hilltop Bakery to buy your favorite cookie - Bush or Kerry - for 75 cents. The bakery will keep score.

Educate Yourself: The Political Process
October 4, 4:45 p.m.
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The Educate Yourself committee is bringing in speakers specializing in various aspects of the political procss, including voting patterns, the debate process, funding political activities, and the actual process of running a campaign. Visit http://ey2004.wustl.edu for more information including speaker bios, directions, campaign opportunities, and much more.

Presidential Debates at Washington University
October 5-November 3
Whispers Café, John M. Olin Library, Level 1, Viewable during café hours.
Washington University in St. Louis hosted presidential debates in 1992 (George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot) and 2000 (Al Gore and George W. Bush). This exhibit includes memorabilia and photographs of the event from University Archives.

CNN Televised Broadcast
October 7-8
Brookings Quadrangle
CNN will televise its news broadcast live from the Brookings Quadrangle. NOTE: This schedule is tentative and subject to change.

October 7: 3:30-4:00 p.m., "Crossfire" with hosts Paul Begala and Tucker Carson
October 8: 3:30-4:00 p.m., "Crossfire" with hosts Paul Begala and Robert Novak; 6:00-10:00 p.m., CNN's Primetime Debate Coverage with Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, Judy Woodruff, Paula Zahn and more.

MSNBC Televised Broadcast
October 7-8
Outside Graham Chapel
MSNBC will broadcast live from outside Graham Chapel. NOTE: This schedule is tentative and subject to change.

October 7: 7 p.m., "Hardball" with host Chris Matthews
October 8: 7 p.m., "Hardball" with host Chris Matthews

Assembly Series: William Kristol
October 7, 11:00 a.m.
Graham Chapel
Conservative political analyst and popular neoconservative thinker William Kristol will present "The 2004 Election: What's at Stake?" as part of the Assembly Series. Widely recognized as one of the nation's leading political analysts and commentators, Kristol appears regularly as a political commentator on Fox News Sunday and the Fox News Channel.

Michael Moore
Due to a bout with pneumonia, Michael Moore has had to cancel his Thursday talk at the Pageant. Hold onto your ticket as the Campus Programming Council is working closely with Moore, The Pageant, and others to reschedule the show. Keep checking the Student Union website (http://su.wustl.edu) for the latest info from the Campus Programming Council.

Economic Plans of the Next President: A Debate Between the Top Economics Advisers to Bush and Kerry
October 8, 8:00 a.m.
Lee Auditorium, Missouri Historical Society
What will be the economic policy of our next president? Find out at an October 8 debate, cosponsored by the Weidenbaum Center, the St. Louis Gateway Chapter of the National Association of Business Economics, and the Missouri Historical Society. Moderating the debate will be John Berry, economics reporter for Bloomberg News. To register and obtain further information, contact Melinda Warren at (314) 935-5652 or warren@wc.wustl.edu.

Sean Hannity
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Terry McAuliffe
October 8, 3:00 p.m.
Kayak's Coffee
Terry McAuliffe, the chair of the Democratic National Committee, will speak about the campaign at Kayak's Coffee (corner of Skinker and Forest Park Parkway). Contact Nicole Soussan, president of College Democrats, for more information.

"Selling the Presidency"
October 8, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Edison Theater, Mallinckrodt Center
Modern political campaigns extensively rely upon advertising to market candidates. Many question whether these ads actually tell the truth about the candidates and how manipulative these ads may be in changing voter decisions. This program will feature two Washington University faculty members: Frank Oros, assistant professor in advertising design, School of Art; and Todd Abrams, adjunct professor of marketing, Olin School of Business. They will show a selection of Bush and Kerry television campaign ads and share their perspectives. Following the presentation, refreshments will be provided between 7:30-8:00pm. Co-sponored by The Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values and Student Union.

Debate the Debate
October 8, 9:30-10:30 p.m.
Edison Theatre
Student Union and the Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values are co-sponsoring a post-Debate discussion with various political experts. The event will be moderated by a Washington University undergraduate student.

Mo Rocca
October 8, 10:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Graham Chapel
Mo Rocca, political satirist, will be at Graham Chapel following the debate to give an hour long talk and entertain questions from the audience. This will be followed by a book signing of his recently released book, All the Presidents Pets. This event is only for Washington University students living in on-campus housing with tickets and a Washington University ID. Tickets are not being sold. Students living on campus who wish to get tickets must enter a lottery with their Residential College and can do this through their RCD.

Rock the Vote Concert
October 9, 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Brookings Quadrangle
Rock the Vote is a nonprofit and nonpartisan media partner of MTV that tours college campuses encouraging political activism. Confirmed musical groups include Dan Dyer, Shelley Fairchild and Wylde Bunch with St. Juste. The concert is free and open only to WUSTL students, faculty and staff with valid ID.