Campaign 2000 primary debates

The Democratic and Republican candidates for president debated more than 20 times during the primary campaign. Here's a look at each of those events.

John McCain, Alan Keyes, George W. Bush Feb. 15, 2000 -- Republicans
Place: Columbia, S.C.
Participants: George W. Bush, Alan Keyes, John McCain.
Sponsors: South Carolina Business and Industry Political Education Committee, CNN.
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bush, McCain spar over tactics, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, and Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent
* Key issues are little examined, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* Bush, McCain put campaign balancing acts to the test, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press
* Truth Squad: A misreading of campaign finance laws, Associated Press
* Excerpts from South Carolina GOP debate, Associated Press
* Preview: Heat rises as GOP head to debate tonight, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, and Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent
* Preview: 2000 debate a far cry from 1996 for Keyes, Associated Press


Jan. 26, 2000 -- Democrats
Place: WMUR studio, Manchester, N.H.
Participants: Al Gore, Bill Bradley
Sponsors: WMUR-TV, CNN
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bradley questions Gore's integrity, By Bob Hohler and Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff
* Crowds, cars create chaos in town, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff
* Causes vie to be heard on street, By Charles A. Radin, Globe Staff
* Truth Squad: Candidates adrift on abortion, welfare reform, By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
* Excerpts of N.H. Democratic debate, Associated Press


John McCain, and Steve ForbesJan. 26, 2000 -- Republicans
Place: WMUR studio, Manchester, N.H.
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsors: WMUR-TV, CNN
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bush, McCain spar on taxes, education, abortion, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, and Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent
* Keyes criticized for falling into mosh pit, Associated Press
* Truth Squad: Having it two ways in GOP debate, By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
* GOP candidates detail views of government-funded 'Net access, Associated Press
* Crowds, cars create chaos in town, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff
* Causes vie to be heard on street, By Charles A. Radin, Globe Staff
* Excerpts of the N.H. Republican debate, Associated Press


Jan. 17, 2000 -- Democrats
Place: North High School, Des Moines, Iowa
Participants: Al Gore, Bill Bradley
Sponsors: Black-Brown Forum
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Democratic rivals joust on civil rights, By Bob Hohler and Susan Milligan, Globe Staff
* Bradley challenges Gore on racial profiling, By Sandra Sobieraj, Associated Press
* Truth Squad: Vision aside, details go off track, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press
* Excerpts of Iowa Democratic Black-Brown Forum, Associated Press
* Preview: Bradley evokes King's legacy during Iowa tour, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff


George Bush and John McCain Jan. 15, 2000 -- Republicans
Place: Iowa Public Television, Johnson, Iowa
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsor: Des Moines Register
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bush shifts, disavowing S.C. senator's racial remark, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent
* Bush, McCain, Forbes trade charges over tax-cut plans, By Glen Johnson, Associated Press
* GOP candidates asked positions on posting Ten Commandments, Associated Press
* Truth Squad: Missing the mark on what a president can, can't, do, By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
* Excerpt from debate, By Associated Press
* Preview: GOP heads for Iowa showdown, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent


Jan. 10, 2000 -- Republicans
Place: Calvin College, Grand Rapids Mich.
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsors: WOOD-TV and Grand Rapids and Kent County (Mich.) Republican Party.
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Republicans shift focus to foreign policy free trade, By Anne Kornblut and Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff
* Candidates ruminate on a time capsule, Associated Press
* Excerpts from Michigan GOP debate, Associated Press


Al Gore Jan. 8, 2000 -- Democrats
Place: Iowa Public Television, Johnson, Iowa
Participants: Al Gore, Bill Bradley
Sponsors: Des Moines Register
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Gore renews attack on Bradley's health care plan, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent
* Excerpts from Democratic debate, Associated Press
* Preview: Gore, Bradley tackle Iowa as another debate nears, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent
* Preview: Bradley, Gore on the defensive, Associated Press


Jan. 7, 2000 -- Republicans
Place: Columbia, S.C.
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsors: South Carolina Republican Party
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bush attacks McCain in S.C. debate, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* A glimpse of the electorate, By Ted Anthony, Associated Press
* Flag issue touches nerve in S.C., By Douglas J. Fisher, Associated Press
* GOP candidates tell biggest mistakes, Associated Press
* Excerpts from S.C. GOP debate, Associated Press


George Bush, technician, Gary Bauer, John McCain Jan. 6, 2000 -- Republicans
Place: University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H.
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsors: NECN, The (Manchester) Union Leader, and New Hampshire Public Television.
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bush, McCain dominate GOP debate, By Jill Zuckman and Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* Contenders romp in a colloquial exchange, By Michael Crowley, Globe Staff
* In N.H. living room, few minds made up, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff
* Truth Squad: Confusion over surplus and taxes in GOP debate, Associated Press
* Here we go again: A Bush pledges 'no new taxes', By Walter Mears, Associated Press
* Excerpts cast religion, taxes in spotlight, By Federal Document Clearing House


Jan. 5, 2000 -- Democrats
Place: University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H.
Participants: Al Gore, Bill Bradley
Sponsors: NECN, The (Manchester) Union Leader, and New Hampshire Public Television.
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bradley, Gore turn up heat in debate, By Michael Kranish and Jill Zuckman
* Press freed of campaign staff, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff
* Bradley plays Clinton card against vice president, By Walter Mears, Associated Press
* To many voters, personalities clear but policies aren't, By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff
* Truth Squad: A mangled health plan in Democratic debate, Associated Press
* Both Democrats lack stagecraft, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 1/7/2000 -OPINION
* Excerpts of Wednesday Democratic debate, Associated Press
* Preview: Unusual webcast for presidential debates, Associated Press


Bill Bradley and Al Gore Dec. 19, 1999 -- Democrats
Place: Washington, D.C.
Participants: Al Gore, Bill Bradley
Sponsors: NBC's "Meet the Press"
Read it: Courtesy "Meet the Press"
* Democratic debaters getting testy, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* Truth Squad: Straying from the straight and narrow in Democratic debate, By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
* Transcript of Sunday's Democratic debate, Associated Press


Dec. 17, 1999 -- Democrats
Place: Daniel Webster College, Nashua, N.H.
Participants: Al Gore, Bill Bradley
Sponsors: ABC News "Nightline"
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Gore, Bradley spar on plans for health care, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff
* This time Bradley fights back, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press
* Excerpts from Democratic debate, Associated Press


Steve Forbes Dec. 13, 1999 -- Republicans
Place: Des Moines, Iowa
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsors: WHO-TV, Des Moines, Iowa
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* McCain duels with Bush in Iowa debate, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent
* Bush makes effort to show passion, intellectual heft, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press
* Truth Squad: Reaching for simple truths, GOP debaters overstep, By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
* Excerpts from GOP debate in Iowa, Associated Press
* McCain jabs, but Bush struts his stuff, By David Nyhan, Globe columnist -OPINION
* Preview: Iowa GOP questions McCain's focus, By Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent


Dec. 6, 1999 -- Republicans
Place: Orpheum Theater, Phoenix, Ariz.
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain (via satellite from Massachusetts)
Sponsors: Arizona Republican Party
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* Bush bears brunt of barbs in subdued Republican debate, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* Bush's TV look prompts review of campaign skills, By Michael Kranish and Mary Leonard, Globe Staff
* Truth Squad: Some funny math in GOP debate, By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
* Excerpts from Republican debate in Arizona, Associated Press
* Preview: Forbes dares Bush to air views in debate, Associated Press, 12/6/1999


George Bush and Steve Forbes Dec. 2, 1999 -- Republicans
Place: WMUR-TV, Manchester, N.H.
Participants: Gary Bauer, George W. Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsors: Fox News Channel and WMUR-TV
Watch it: Courtesy C-SPAN
* GOP rivals get a crucial screen test, By Michael Kranish and Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff
* Face time with the candidates, Globe editorial -OPINION
* After debate showing McCain basks in glow, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* Internet helped fill television void on debate, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff
* On Iraq question Bush's debate answer may have gone too far, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff
* Truth Squad: Few gaping errors, but slips and hype, By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
* Bush, McCain, Forbes in place, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff -OPINION
* A Bush slip up at the end, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist -OPINION
* Bush shored up his dominant position, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist -OPINION
* McCain flashes his passion, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist -OPINION
* You ve got to hand it to the governor, By Derrick Z. Jackson, Globe Columnist -OPINION
* And then there were two: Bush and McCain, By Jeff Jacoby, Globe Columnist -OPINION
* Most yawn at presidential campaign, By Robin Estrin, Associated Press
* For some New Hampshire viewers, Bush fails test, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff
* Excerpts of GOP candidates remarks, Federal News Service
* Preview: Eyes on Bush and McCain in N.H. debate, By Michael Kranish and Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff
* Preview: Bush may look good in debate, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 12/1/1999 -OPINION
* Preview: On eve of first debate with Bush, the candidates get personal, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 12/1/1999
* Preview: Bush studies rivals' questions to get ready for first debate, By Glen Johnson, Associated Press, 11/30/1999


Oct. 29, 1999 -- Republicans
Place: Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H.
Participants: Gary Bauer, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes, John McCain
Sponsors: CNN and WMUR-TV
Watch it: Courtesy WMUR
* Minus Bush, GOP rivals get their say, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff
* Excerpts from the Republican forum in New Hampshire, By Federal News Service
* N.H. television station allows Bush to explain his no show, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff
* Bush's absence a gain for McCain, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* Preview: Republicans in spotlight tonight, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff


Oct. 28, 1999 -- Democrats
Place: Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H.
Participants: Al Gore, Bill Bradley
Sponsors: CNN and WMUR-TV
Watch it: Courtesy WMUR
* Gore spars with Bradley on health care plan, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff
* Staking claim as successor no easy task By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff -OPINION
* Gore sticks around for more questions, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff
* Gore and Bradley show the way, Globe editorial -OPINION
* Transcript of the first Democratic debate, Associated Press
* Preview: Gore Bradley to face off in N.H. tonight, By Jill Zuckman and Michael Kranish, Globe Staff