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The Virtual Votes are In

Craig Fuller — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:17:06 +0000

We asked readers to tell us who they thought won the Democratic debate in Philadelphia. Last night and throughout the day we have had people registering their views. We’ve closed the survey with the following results:

Who Won?

Craig Fuller — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:39:45 +0000

Posted by Craig Fuller If you watched the debate, heard the debate or read about the debate, let Virtual Vantage Points know who you think won. To cast your vote, just click: Who Won? Also, share what you thought was the most important moment during the debate. We will post comments as well as the survey results on the blog tonight and tomorrow. Express yourself!

There Was a “Loser” In Tonight’s Debate

Craig Fuller — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:25:16 +0000

Posted by Craig Fuller

While supporters will rally around their respective candidate, there does have to be a loser in tonight's debate. But, the loser may not have been one of the candidates. I think the media lost. Both candidates demanded that the discussion needed to move to a higher plane. Barack Obama strongly admonished the "gotcha" approach by the media questions about whether comments made by someone the candidate had an association with, no matter how... Read more »

No Contest….Before the Debate

Craig Fuller — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:26:42 +0000

Posted by Craig Fuller

Our Virtual Vantage Point readers revealed a pretty clear view as the start of tonight's debate approached. We closed the survey just a few minutes ago and here are the results:

Who do you predict will win tonight's debate? 62% - Barack Obama 20% - Hillary Clinton 18% - A Draw
Following next week's primary election contest, who will be in the lead for the Democratic Presidential nomination? 82% - Barack Obama 13% - Too close to call 5%... Read more »

Make Your Predictions on Tonight’s Democratic Debate

Craig Fuller — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:40:59 +0000

Posted by Craig Fuller

News organizations are predicting a brawl in Philadelphia tonight between the two Democratic Presidential contenders. With weeks since the last engagement in a debate, tonight is surely going to draw a great deal of attention. And, next week's Presidential Primaries could determine once and for all the Democratic nominee....or, not.

Virtual Vantage Points wants to let readers express their views.

To make your predictions BEFORE the debate, click: Make Your Predictions

Then,... Read more »

We Are Not Alone

Craig Fuller — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:27:24 +0000

Posted by Craig Fuller

Usually we at Virtual Vantage Points are moved to express our views after studying text clouds. However, this morning, I came across an article from The Washington Post online that I found fascinating. Written by Jose Antonio Vargas, the article examines the impact of the Internet on Campaign 2008 and the candidates.

The article is well worth reading in its entirety which can be done by visiting The Washington Post Web... Read more »