2008 United States presidential debates (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "2008 United States presidential debates" in English language version.

refsWebsite

Global rank English rank

87web.archive.org

1^st place

9cnn.com

28^th place

26^th place

6nytimes.com

7^th place

6yahoo.com

38^th place

40^th place

5ap.google.com

7,926^th place

5,166^th place

5time.com

61^st place

54^th place

4cbsnews.com

108^th place

80^th place

4huffingtonpost.com

109^th place

87^th place

3hofstra.edu

9,814^th place

6,187^th place

2washingtonpost.com

34^th place

27^th place

2debates.org

low place

6,635^th place

2wustl.edu

3,160^th place

2,065^th place

2wsj.com

79^th place

65^th place

2talkingpointsmemo.com

low place

6,094^th place

2reuters.com

49^th place

47^th place

2politico.com

312^th place

197^th place

2neworleansdebate.org

low place

1saddlebackcivilforum.com

low place

1cqpolitics.com

low place

1olemiss.edu

9,088^th place

5,691^st place

1belmontdebate08.com

low place

1abcnews.com

8,751^st place

5,339^th place

1zogby.com

low place

1fivethirtyeight.com

2,031^st place

1,171^st place

1time-blog.com

low place

1pewresearch.org

1,418^th place

966^th place

1bloomberg.com

99^th place

77^th place

1house.gov

529^th place

314^th place

1cbc.ca

115^th place

82^nd place

1nwsource.com

907^th place

580^th place

1sfgate.com

166^th place

121^st place

1baltimoresun.com

453^rd place

267^th place

1miamiherald.com

752^nd place

484^th place

1kansascity.com

1,651^st place

900^th place

1usatoday.com

41^st place

34^th place

1mercurynews.com

701^st place

439^th place

1telegraph.co.uk

30^th place

24^th place

1jacksonsun.com

low place

1iht.com

1,663^rd place

1,167^th place

1aol.com

1,474^th place

923^rd place

1today.com

396^th place

242^nd place

1timesonline.co.uk

241^st place

193^rd place

1reason.com

2,186^th place

1,287^th place

1ohio.com

7,531^st place

4,111^th place

1theglobeandmail.com

293^rd place

203^rd place

1toledoblade.com

3,531^st place

2,009^th place

1politicalwire.com

low place

1mcclatchydc.com

5,519^th place

3,316^th place

1freeandequal.org

low place

1youtube.com

9^th place

13^th place

1cychron.com

low place

1archive.today

14^th place

1nola.com

1,016^th place

591^st place

1sciencedebate.org

low place

1gwu.edu

1,353^rd place

938^th place

abcnews.com

blogs.abcnews.com

"McCain and Obama Reach Agreement on Debates". ABC News. September 9, 2008. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2008.

aol.com

news.aol.com

"McCain's 'That One' Line Resonates". Associated Press. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2008.

ap.google.com

Daniel, Douglass K. (August 4, 2008). "Obama backs away from McCain's debate challenge". Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 6, 2008.
"McCain, Obama agree on fall debates". Associated Press. August 21, 2008. Archived from the original on September 18, 2008.
AP Ifill hits jackpot in moderating VP debate^{[dead link]}
VP debate moderator's impartiality questioned Archived October 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
Seewer, John (October 16, 2008). "'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license". Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 17, 2008.

archive.today

Well Why Can't We Source: New Orleans Times Picayune November 20, 2007

baltimoresun.com

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/politics/bal-debate1003,0,7820796.story^{[permanent dead link]}

belmontdebate08.com

"Belmont University - Debate 2008". Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved May 13, 2008.

bloomberg.com

"McCain Says He Will Attend Debate; Obama on His Way". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2017.

cbc.ca

"U.S. VP debate most-watched in history". CBC News. October 3, 2008. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2019.

cbsnews.com

"CBS Poll: Obama Boosted Most By Debate". CBS News. September 27, 2008. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2008.
"Cbs News/Knowledge Networks Poll" (PDF). CBS News. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
"CBS Poll: Presidential Race Tightens". CBS News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
CBS Poll: Uncommitted Voters Favor Obama Archived June 16, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. CBS. October 8, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2008.

cnn.com

politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

Bash, Dana (September 24, 2008). "McCain camp to propose postponing VP debate". CNN. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
"Palin takes on Biden directly as debate looms". CNN. September 29, 2008. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
"Fact check: Obama said he would 'spread his wealth around'?". CNN. October 16, 2008. Archived from the original on October 21, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
"Biden questions 'notion of this guy Joe the plumber'". CNN. Archived from the original on November 2, 2008. Retrieved May 26, 2010.

cnn.com

"McCain, Obama debate Iraq strategy - CNN.com". CNN. September 26, 2008. Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
"Transcript of Palin, Biden debate". CNN. October 3, 2008. Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
Steinhauser, Paul. Obama picks up second debate win, poll says Archived February 19, 2021, at the Wayback Machine. CNN. October 8, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2008.
"McCain challenges Obama to town hall debates - CNN.com". CNN. June 4, 2008. Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2010.

edition.cnn.com

"Debate poll says Biden won, Palin beat expectations Archived December 19, 2020, at the Wayback Machine", CNNPolitcs.com.

cqpolitics.com

"CQ Politics | McCain and Obama Will Meet in Church". Archived from the original on August 6, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2008.

cychron.com

"AS Hosts Third Party Forum: Six members from third parties attend." by Edward Derbes November 3, 2008^{[permanent dead link]}

debates.org

"CPD: 2008 Debates". www.debates.org. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
"Commission on Presidential Debates Hails 2008 Formats as "Historic Breakthrough"". CPD. September 21, 2008. Archived from the original on October 1, 2008. Retrieved September 29, 2008.

fivethirtyeight.com

Nate Silver, "Why Voters Thought Obama Won,"FiveThirtyEight.com, September 27, 2008 Archived December 4, 2020, at the Wayback Machine.

freeandequal.org

"Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

gwu.edu

"Statements on McCain Town Hall Meetings Proposal - June 2008". Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2008.

hofstra.edu

"2008 Presidential Debate - Hofstra University". Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
Hofstra University Debate Activities Schedule Archived October 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Hofstra University. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
Hofstra University Debate Media Information Archived October 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Hofstra University. Retrieved October 14, 2008.

house.gov

clerk.house.gov

"Final vote results for roll call 674". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. September 29, 2008. Archived from the original on February 5, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2008.

huffingtonpost.com

Presidential Debate Moderators Set: PBS Gets Two, ABC Shut Out, Lehrer, Brokaw, Schieffer, Ifill Get The Call Archived August 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine The Huffington Post, August 5, 2008
Pitney, Nico (September 11, 2008). "Palin's ABC Interview: Stumped On Bush Doctrine". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on September 13, 2008. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
"Obama's Planetarium Projector Earmark Explained". Huffington Post. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2008.
"The McCain Wander". The Huffington Post. October 10, 2008. Archived from the original on October 17, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.

iht.com

Questions raised about moderator's impartiality Archived February 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, The Associated Press, October 1, 2008

jacksonsun.com

Ifill should step aside from debate^{[permanent dead link]}

kansascity.com

Lightman, David Polls: Biden won debate, though Palin did well Archived October 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine McClatchy Newspapers (October 4, 2008). Retrieved on 10-05-08.

mcclatchydc.com

Recio, Maria (October 14, 2008). "Sunday's C-Span opportunity: 3rd-party candidates debate". The McClatchy Company. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.

mercurynews.com

Ostrom, Mary Anne Analysis: In VP debate, both Palin, Biden 'did no harm' Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine (October 2, 2008). Retrieved on 10-05-08.

miamiherald.com

Bolstad, Erika Biden won debate, but Palin more likable, poll finds McClatchy Newspapers (October 4, 2008). Retrieved on 10-05-08.

neworleansdebate.org

""New Orleans Consortium Hosts Presidential Forum Powered by Google and YouTube"". Archived from the original on July 16, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2008.
""Candidate Eligibility"". Archived from the original on July 12, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2008.

nola.com

"2nd chance for debate in N.O. fizzles- NOLA.com". Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2019.

nwsource.com

seattletimes.nwsource.com

"Washington State University passed on vice presidential debate Archived October 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine", Associated Press, November 21, 2007.

nytimes.com

Nagourney, Adam; Bumiller, Elisabeth (September 26, 2008). "McCain Leaps Into a Thicket". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
Bumiller, Elisabeth and Jeff Zeleny "First Debate Up in Air as McCain Puts Off Politicking" Archived August 16, 2018, at the Wayback Machine The New York Times September 24, 2008. Retrieved on September 24, 2008
Obama, Barack "In Their Own Words: The Debate Dispute" Archived January 26, 2021, at the Wayback Machine The New York Times September 24, 2008. Retrieved on September 24, 2008.
Chivers, C.J. (September 16, 2008). "Georgia Offers Fresh Evidence on War's Start". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 13, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
NYT Moderator’s Planned Book Becomes a Topic of Debate
Seelye, Katharine Q. (November 20, 2007). ""Panel Picks 4 Debate Sites, Angering Excluded New Orleans"". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2017.

ohio.com

Ohio.com - AP

olemiss.edu

debate.olemiss.edu

"2008 Presidential Debate". The University of Mississippi. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2018.

pewresearch.org

"Assessing the debate". September 30, 2008. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2008.

politicalwire.com

"Instant Debate Reaction". Political Wire. October 15, 2008. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.

politico.com

Zenilman, Avi (October 2, 2008). "CBS News/Knowledge Networks insta-poll: Biden wins big". Politico. Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
"McCain's 'that one' takes off online". Politico. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.

reason.com

Plumberdämmerung Archived August 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine has the video

reuters.com

"McCain-Obama debate draws 52.4 million viewers". Reuters. September 29, 2008. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
Holland, Steve McCain has best debate but Obama unscathed Archived November 21, 2020, at the Wayback Machine Reuters.com (October 16, 2008). Retrieved on 10-16-08.

saddlebackcivilforum.com

"Saddleback Civil Forum". Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2008.

sciencedebate.org

"ScienceDebate.org | Science Debate 2008: Obama vs McCain". www.sciencedebate.org. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.

sfgate.com

Marinucci, Carla (October 7, 2008). "A spirited debate between Biden and Palin". The San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on November 5, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

talkingpointsmemo.com

tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com

"TPM Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Initial Polls Show Obama Winning The Debate". Archived from the original on September 27, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
Ref Archived November 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

telegraph.co.uk

"Palin or Joe Biden? Archived April 25, 2019, at the Wayback Machine", telegraph.co.uk

theglobeandmail.com

"This page is available to GlobePlus subscribers". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2008.

time-blog.com

Joe Klein, "Next Day Thoughts," September 27, 2008 Archived September 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.

time.com

content.time.com

"Grading the First Presidential Debate". Time. September 26, 2008. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
"Grading the Second Presidential Debate". Time. October 7, 2008. Archived from the original on June 3, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
"Grading the Final Presidential Debate". Time. October 15, 2008. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2017.

time.com

Halperin, Mark (October 2, 2008). "Debate Report Card: Sarah Palin". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
Halperin, Mark (October 2, 2008). "Debate Report Card: Joe Biden". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.

timesonline.co.uk

"Joe the plumber is real hero of the debate" Archived October 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, The Times, Anne Barrowclough, October 16, 2008.

today.com

"Which comedian poked fun at debate? That one". Today.com. October 9, 2008. Archived from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2008.

toledoblade.com

Bridget Tharp and Mark Zaborney (October 16, 2008). "'Joe the Plumber' is focus of presidential debate's first few minutes". Toledo Blade. Archived from the original on October 18, 2008. Retrieved October 16, 2008.

usatoday.com

blogs.usatoday.com

Vice presidential debate yields a split decision Archived October 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine USA Today (October 3, 2008). Retrieved on 10-05-08.

washingtonpost.com

"Candidates Promise National-Service Initiatives". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
Shales, Tom (October 16, 2008). "Candidates Make A Name for This Guy Joe". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2010.

web.archive.org

"Saddleback Civil Forum". Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
"CQ Politics | McCain and Obama Will Meet in Church". Archived from the original on August 6, 2008. Retrieved August 5, 2008.
"Candidates Promise National-Service Initiatives". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
"CPD: 2008 Debates". www.debates.org. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
"2008 Presidential Debate". The University of Mississippi. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
"Belmont University - Debate 2008". Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
"2008 Presidential Debate - Hofstra University". Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
"Washington University in St. Louis :: Vice Presidential Debate 2008". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
"Commission on Presidential Debates Hails 2008 Formats as "Historic Breakthrough"". CPD. September 21, 2008. Archived from the original on October 1, 2008. Retrieved September 29, 2008.
Davis, Susan (August 21, 2008). "Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats". Wall Street Journal blogs. Archived from the original on October 29, 2008. Retrieved October 16, 2008.
Daniel, Douglass K. (August 4, 2008). "Obama backs away from McCain's debate challenge". Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 6, 2008.
"McCain and Obama Reach Agreement on Debates". ABC News. September 9, 2008. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
Zogby Poll: Majority Want Libertarian Bob Barr Included in Presidential Debates Archived November 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, www.Zogby.com
"McCain, Obama agree on fall debates". Associated Press. August 21, 2008. Archived from the original on September 18, 2008.
Nagourney, Adam; Bumiller, Elisabeth (September 26, 2008). "McCain Leaps Into a Thicket". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
"CBS Poll: Obama Boosted Most By Debate". CBS News. September 27, 2008. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2008.
"TPM Election Central | Talking Points Memo | Initial Polls Show Obama Winning The Debate". Archived from the original on September 27, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
"Cbs News/Knowledge Networks Poll" (PDF). CBS News. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2008.
"Grading the First Presidential Debate". Time. September 26, 2008. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
Nate Silver, "Why Voters Thought Obama Won,"FiveThirtyEight.com, September 27, 2008 Archived December 4, 2020, at the Wayback Machine.
Joe Klein, "Next Day Thoughts," September 27, 2008 Archived September 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
"Assessing the debate". September 30, 2008. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2008.
Bumiller, Elisabeth and Jeff Zeleny "First Debate Up in Air as McCain Puts Off Politicking" Archived August 16, 2018, at the Wayback Machine The New York Times September 24, 2008. Retrieved on September 24, 2008
Obama, Barack "In Their Own Words: The Debate Dispute" Archived January 26, 2021, at the Wayback Machine The New York Times September 24, 2008. Retrieved on September 24, 2008.
Bash, Dana (September 24, 2008). "McCain camp to propose postponing VP debate". CNN. Archived from the original on February 11, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
"McCain Says He Will Attend Debate; Obama on His Way". Bloomberg News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2017.
"McCain, Obama debate Iraq strategy - CNN.com". CNN. September 26, 2008. Archived from the original on April 2, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
"Final vote results for roll call 674". Clerk of the United States House of Representatives. September 29, 2008. Archived from the original on February 5, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2008.
Presidential Debate Moderators Set: PBS Gets Two, ABC Shut Out, Lehrer, Brokaw, Schieffer, Ifill Get The Call Archived August 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine The Huffington Post, August 5, 2008
"2016 Presidential Debate | Washington University in St. Louis". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
"U.S. VP debate most-watched in history". CBC News. October 3, 2008. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
"McCain-Obama debate draws 52.4 million viewers". Reuters. September 29, 2008. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
"Washington State University passed on vice presidential debate Archived October 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine", Associated Press, November 21, 2007.
"Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats". Wall Street Journal. August 21, 2008. Archived from the original on October 29, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2017.
"Palin takes on Biden directly as debate looms". CNN. September 29, 2008. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
Marinucci, Carla (October 7, 2008). "A spirited debate between Biden and Palin". The San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on November 5, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
"Transcript of Palin, Biden debate". CNN. October 3, 2008. Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
Chivers, C.J. (September 16, 2008). "Georgia Offers Fresh Evidence on War's Start". The New York Times. Archived from the original on August 13, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
Pitney, Nico (September 11, 2008). "Palin's ABC Interview: Stumped On Bush Doctrine". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on September 13, 2008. Retrieved September 15, 2008.
Lightman, David Polls: Biden won debate, though Palin did well Archived October 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine McClatchy Newspapers (October 4, 2008). Retrieved on 10-05-08.
Vice presidential debate yields a split decision Archived October 6, 2008, at the Wayback Machine USA Today (October 3, 2008). Retrieved on 10-05-08.
Ref Archived November 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
Ostrom, Mary Anne Analysis: In VP debate, both Palin, Biden 'did no harm' Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine (October 2, 2008). Retrieved on 10-05-08.
Zenilman, Avi (October 2, 2008). "CBS News/Knowledge Networks insta-poll: Biden wins big". Politico. Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
"Palin or Joe Biden? Archived April 25, 2019, at the Wayback Machine", telegraph.co.uk
Halperin, Mark (October 2, 2008). "Debate Report Card: Sarah Palin". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
Halperin, Mark (October 2, 2008). "Debate Report Card: Joe Biden". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
"CBS Poll: Presidential Race Tightens". CBS News. Archived from the original on October 7, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
Ifill's book was no secret Archived October 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Yahoo News, October 1, 2008)
VP debate moderator's impartiality questioned Archived October 29, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
Questions raised about moderator's impartiality Archived February 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, The Associated Press, October 1, 2008
"Debate poll says Biden won, Palin beat expectations Archived December 19, 2020, at the Wayback Machine", CNNPolitcs.com.
"Obama's Planetarium Projector Earmark Explained". Huffington Post. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2008.
Steinhauser, Paul. Obama picks up second debate win, poll says Archived February 19, 2021, at the Wayback Machine. CNN. October 8, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2008.
CBS Poll: Uncommitted Voters Favor Obama Archived June 16, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. CBS. October 8, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2008.
"Grading the Second Presidential Debate". Time. October 7, 2008. Archived from the original on June 3, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
"McCain's 'That One' Line Resonates". Associated Press. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
"McCain's 'that one' takes off online". Politico. October 8, 2008. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
"Which comedian poked fun at debate? That one". Today.com. October 9, 2008. Archived from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
"The McCain Wander". The Huffington Post. October 10, 2008. Archived from the original on October 17, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
Hofstra University Debate Activities Schedule Archived October 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Hofstra University. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
Hofstra University Debate Media Information Archived October 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Hofstra University. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
"Joe the plumber is real hero of the debate" Archived October 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, The Times, Anne Barrowclough, October 16, 2008.
Plumberdämmerung Archived August 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine has the video
Seewer, John (October 16, 2008). "'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license". Associated Press. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 17, 2008.
"Fact check: Obama said he would 'spread his wealth around'?". CNN. October 16, 2008. Archived from the original on October 21, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
Shales, Tom (October 16, 2008). "Candidates Make A Name for This Guy Joe". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on October 5, 2012. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
"This page is available to GlobePlus subscribers". The Globe and Mail. Toronto. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2008.
Bridget Tharp and Mark Zaborney (October 16, 2008). "'Joe the Plumber' is focus of presidential debate's first few minutes". Toledo Blade. Archived from the original on October 18, 2008. Retrieved October 16, 2008.
"Biden questions 'notion of this guy Joe the plumber'". CNN. Archived from the original on November 2, 2008. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
"'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license - Yahoo! News". Archived from the original on October 20, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
"'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license". Associated Press. October 16, 2008. Archived from the original on October 20, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
"Instant Debate Reaction". Political Wire. October 15, 2008. Archived from the original on October 19, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
"Debate exclusive: Obama wins by a hair - Yahoo! News". Archived from the original on October 20, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
Holland, Steve McCain has best debate but Obama unscathed Archived November 21, 2020, at the Wayback Machine Reuters.com (October 16, 2008). Retrieved on 10-16-08.
"Grading the Final Presidential Debate". Time. October 15, 2008. Archived from the original on January 1, 2018. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
Recio, Maria (October 14, 2008). "Sunday's C-Span opportunity: 3rd-party candidates debate". The McClatchy Company. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Ball, Molly (November 3, 2008). "Third-party candidates for vice president debate". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on June 12, 2012. Retrieved April 5, 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
"YouTube - Third Party Alternative Debate". YouTube. Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
Seelye, Katharine Q. (November 20, 2007). ""Panel Picks 4 Debate Sites, Angering Excluded New Orleans"". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 24, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2017.
""New Orleans Consortium Hosts Presidential Forum Powered by Google and YouTube"". Archived from the original on July 16, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2008.
""Candidate Eligibility"". Archived from the original on July 12, 2008. Retrieved July 9, 2008.
"2nd chance for debate in N.O. fizzles- NOLA.com". Archived from the original on September 29, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
"ScienceDebate.org | Science Debate 2008: Obama vs McCain". www.sciencedebate.org. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
"McCain challenges Obama to town hall debates - CNN.com". CNN. June 4, 2008. Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2010.
"Statements on McCain Town Hall Meetings Proposal - June 2008". Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2008.

wsj.com

blogs.wsj.com

Davis, Susan (August 21, 2008). "Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats". Wall Street Journal blogs. Archived from the original on October 29, 2008. Retrieved October 16, 2008.
"Campaigns Agree to Debate Formats". Wall Street Journal. August 21, 2008. Archived from the original on October 29, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2017.

wustl.edu

debate.wustl.edu

"Washington University in St. Louis :: Vice Presidential Debate 2008". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2008.
"2016 Presidential Debate | Washington University in St. Louis". Archived from the original on March 16, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2008.

yahoo.com

news.yahoo.com

Obama, McCain claim victory after debate - Yahoo! News
McCain-Obama debate draws 52.4 million viewers^{[permanent dead link]}
Ifill's book was no secret Archived October 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Yahoo News, October 1, 2008)
"'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license - Yahoo! News". Archived from the original on October 20, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
"'Joe the Plumber' says he has no plumbing license". Associated Press. October 16, 2008. Archived from the original on October 20, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2008.
"Debate exclusive: Obama wins by a hair - Yahoo! News". Archived from the original on October 20, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2017.

youtube.com

"YouTube - Third Party Alternative Debate". YouTube. Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2016.

zogby.com

Zogby Poll: Majority Want Libertarian Bob Barr Included in Presidential Debates Archived November 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, www.Zogby.com