A preview of the final presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama

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To preview Wednesday night’s final Presidential debate between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama, The Takeaway talks to Atlantic Monthly writer James Fallows. His recent article “Rhetorical Questions,” examined the make-or-break moments for candidates in three decades of political debates. Guests: James Fallows, writer for Atlantic Monthly and author of the recent article, “Rhetorical Questions” and Todd Zwillich, Capitol News Connection

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