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WHERE: UMass-Boston campus.
WHEN: Tuesday, 9-10:30 p.m.
MODERATOR: Jim Lehrer of PBS.
COVERAGE: CNN, PBS, ABC, CBS, Fox News Channel, MSNBC.
FORMAT: Traditional, lectern-style arrangement. No opening statements. Question by moderator to one candidate, who will have 2 minutes. The other candidate will then have 1 minute rebuttal time. Moderator may extend discussion of any subject or move to a new question. There will be 2 minute closing statements by each candidate. There will be no commercials or other breaks.
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Gore, Bush clash over taxes, abortion, prescription drugs
Vice President Al Gore and Texas Gov. George W. Bush clashed over tax cuts, prescription drug assistance under Medicare and abortion Tuesday night in their first campaign debate of the fall.
Al Gore supporters rally face-to-face with supporters of MassPIRG at UMass-Boston Tuesday. (Globe Staff Photo / Dominic Chavez)
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Read the full report:
 Transcript of the debate
ANALYSIS | DAVID SHRIBMAN
Both pass key test, neither prevails
Until last night, Vice President Al Gore was still a White House understudy. Until last night, Governor George W. Bush was still a relative newcomer to the political arts. But the two men are now battle-tested survivors of the most unforgiving forum in American politics.
Protesters gather by the thousands
Thousands of protesters waved placards along the road leading to the University of Massachusetts' Boston campus this evening as journalists from all over the world gathered to cover the first Bush-Gore presidential debate.
Libertarians fail to stop debate in court
The state's Libertarian Party lost an 11th-hour legal effort to force organizers of the first presidential debate to include their candidate in Tuesday night's event. A Superior Court judge said the Libertarians waited too long to fiel their suit.
Univited candidates refuse to go quietly
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Oct. 3: John F. Kennedy Library and UMass-Boston, Boston [ Coverage ]
Oct. 11: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C. [ Coverage ]
Oct. 17: Washington University, St. Louis [ Coverage ]
Oct. 5: Centre College, Danville, Ky. [ Coverage ]
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VP DEBATE IS NEXT
Understudies watch bosses prepare
Running mates Dick Cheney and Joseph Lieberman were cheering their bosses from a distance Tuesday night and preparing for their own matchup two nights later.
Complete coverage of primary debates
Nader may sue over exclusion, By Natasha Gural, Associated Press, 10/5/2000 -NEW
Nielsen estimates 46.5 million viewers saw first Bush-Gore debate, By David Bauder, Associated Press, 10/5/2000 -NEW
No apologies given for exclusion, By Regina Montage, Globe Correspondent, 10/5/2000 -NEW
A day later, gaffes take center stage, By Walter V. Robinson and Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 10/5/2000 -NEW
For both parties it's a win-win situation, By Glen Johnson and Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 10/5/2000 -NEW
Miami's flooding cuts into Clinton's debate watching, By Sonya Ross, Associated Press, 10/5/2000 -NEW
Gore seen as debate winner in most polls, By Will Lester, Associated Press, 10/5/2000 -NEW
Gore the winner, debate coaches say, splitting 4-1, By Mike Feinsilber, Associated Press, 10/5/2000 -NEW
First debate is a clash of words and issues, By Michael Kranish and Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Both pass key test, and neither prevails, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Nader bearing ticket turned away at the door, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Rating the debate: Ellen Goodman, By Ellen Goodman, Globe Columnist, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Rating the debate: Martin F. Nolan, By Martin F. Nolan, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
The first round, Globe editorial, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Rating the debate: Jennifer C. Braceras, By Jennifer C. Braceras, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Rating the debate: Derrick Z. Jackson, By Derrick Z. Jackson, Globe Columnist, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Debate notebook, Globe staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Rating the debate: David Nyhan, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Rating the debate: Thomas Oliphant, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Rating the debate: Joan Vennochi, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Rating the debate: Cathy Young, By Cathy Young, 10/4/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Street theater highlighted day of protest, By Marcella Bombardieri, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
And now, a word from a couple of other candidates, By Brian C. Mooney, Globe Columnist, 10/4/2000 -NEW
49 students win their way in, By David Abel, Globe Correspondent, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Students gain lesson in American politics, By Ellen Barry, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Protesters take post-debate stage, By Raphael Lewis and Andy Dabilis, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Rivals bending numbers review of statements shows, By Walter V. Robinson and Raja Mishra, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Surrogates for candidates debate the debate, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Pundits effect weighed, By Mark Jurkowitz, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Reporters are wined dined confined, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Bush finds warmth at South Boston rink, By Anne E. Kornblut and Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
In Missouri town debate holds little sway, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Nominees try note of compassion, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
In gym, goosebumps and glitterati, By Mitchell Zuckoff and Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Dukakis faults Bush, but GOP aide backs strategy, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 10/4/2000 -NEW
For some, unexpected reactions, By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff, 10/4/2000 -NEW
Bush, Gore debate at UMass tonight, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Activists take time to speak up, By Marcella Bombardieri, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Public may bear costs of security, By David Armstrong, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Bush begins trip to Boston for debate, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Moments that matter, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -OPINION -NEW
In Olympics or deabtes, viewers sick of 'sizzle', By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 10/3/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Debates have come a long way since 1960, By Sander Vanocur, 10/3/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Issues for a real debate, Globe editorial, 10/3/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Brookline High class is pleased to be seated, By Sandy Coleman, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Mind not the pundits, By Brian McGrory, Globe Columnist, 10/3/2000 -OPINION -NEW
Party leaders, supporters will get most of the seats, By Mitchell Zuckoff, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
For many undecided female voters, debate can clarify a choice, By Mary Leonard, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Older voters focusing on drug costs, By Raja Mishra, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Don't worry: We love a fight, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
GOP nominee faces his biggest test yet, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Advance forums find little to fault, By David Abel, Globe Correspondent, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Careful preparation for Gore to take 'big stage', By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Moakley cool to Bush rally, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Day of protest, patience, By Thomas C. Palmer Jr., Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
State Libertarian Party tries to halt debate, By Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Views of candidates not in the debate, Globe Staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Understudies watch bosses prepare for own debate, By Brigitte Greenberg, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Bush-Gore debate transcript, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Gore fares better in 2 of 3 instant polls but both improved image, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Pundits, pollsters rush to television judgment after debate, By David Bauder, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Debate highlights, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Candidates head for first showdown in Boston, By Sandra Sobieraj, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Candidates both twist facts in debate, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Bush links Gore to Clinton scandals in debate, Reuters, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Gore, Bush debate Russian role in Yugoslavia, Reuters, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Thousands stage rowdy protest outside UMass-Boston entrance, Boston.com staff, 10/3/2000 -NEW
Analysis: Bush presses his case for a fresh start; Gore focuses on policy, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 10/3/2000 -NEW
It's not what they say, it's what they do that counts, By Ed Fouhy, Globe Correspondent, 10/2/2000 -OPINION
Gore, Bush hone skills to the last, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 10/2/2000
Poll: 4 in 10 voters say they'll watch debate, By Will Lester, Associated Press, 10/2/2000
Protesters gear up for first presidential debate, By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press, 10/2/2000
Nader and Buchanan agree on one thing: Let us in the debate, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 10/2/2000
Gore seeks to duplicate convention performance, By Thomas Ferraro, Associated Press, 10/2/2000
As debate nears, UMass-Boston gets ready for the national spotlight, By Christopher A. Szechenyi, Boston.com staff, 10/2/2000
Gore-Bush debate comes with many sideshows, By Amber Bollman, Globe Correspondent, 10/1/2000
Election face-off fails to thrill everyone at UMass., By Jamal E. Watson, Globe Staff, 10/1/2000
Laboring for an advantage, By Robert A. Jordan, Globe Columnist, 10/1/2000 -OPINION
Debates pit Gore's details against Bush's charm, By Nancy Benac, Associated Press, 10/1/2000
Nader, Buchanan denounce exclusion from presidential debatee, By William C. Mann, Associated Press, 10/1/2000
Why voters will lose out in Tuesday's debate, By Ralph Nader, 9/30/2000 -OPINION
A confident Bush prepares for pivotal moment in unfamiliar arena, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 9/30/2000
UMass may be big winner in faceoff, By David Abel, Globe Correspondent, 9/30/2000
NBC offers affiliates a choice: baseball or debates, By David Bauder, Associated Press, 9/29/2000
Debate questions from Main Street, By Walter R. Mears, Associated Press, 9/29/2000
Bush prepares for debate in T-shirt and jeans, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 9/29/2000
Gore will head to Florida to prepare for face-off, and woo voters, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 9/28/2000
UMass needs repairs, not just a debate, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 9/26/2000 -OPINION
Protests set for Oct. 3 debate, By Brian MacQuarrie, Globe Staff, 9/25/2000
An even style makes Lehrer moderator of choice, By Fred Kaplan, Globe Staff, 9/25/2000
A debate-and-depart strategy for Boston, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 9/25/2000
Fox to spurn U.S. debates for sci-fi and baseball, By Michael Carney, Associated Press, 9/25/2000 -OPINION
Groups hope to hijack media spotlight at presidential debate, By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press, 9/21/2000
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