New Intelligence Squared U.S. debate - Are Obama's Economic Policies Working Effectively?

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120508345

As the economy slowly begins to recover from the financial meltdown, should the Obama administration get credit for turning things around? Or has the administration failed to do what it takes to really help the economy?

The audience at New York University's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts voted 32 percent in favor of the motion and 29 percent against in a vote before the Nov. 16 debate; 39 percent were undecided.

Are Obama's Economic Policies Working Effectively?

FOR THE MOTION: Lawrence Mishel, Steve Rattner, Mark Zandi

AGAINST THE MOTION: James K. Galbraith, Allan H. Meltzer, Eliot Spitzer

Note that Eliot Spitzer switched sides days before the debate.


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IQ2US marks the launch of Oxford-style debating -- one motion, one moderator, two to three advocates for the motion, two to three against -- in New York City. Each evening begins at 6:00P with a complimentary wine reception. Before the debate starts, you cast your vote for or against the evening's motion. Those results are displayed midway through the debate as each side makes its statements. After the panelists’ opening remarks, the audience has a chance to ask the speakers questions. The question-and-answer period is followed by brief summations from the panelists and a final audience vote. The votes are then tallied and a winning side is declared.

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Edited to add pre-debate audience votes.