Each week leading up to Election Day, the CBS Evening News aired the answers to questions of politics and character that CBS News anchor Katie Couric posed to the two men vying to be the next Commander in Chief. You can find all of John McCain and Barack Obama's answers to "Presidential Questions," right here.
Barack Obama / John McCain
Managing A Campaign
"When was the last time you fired someone who worked for you and why?"
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Read Transcript Opponents Strengths, Weaknesses
"What do you believe is your opponent's greatest strength and weakness?"
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"You and your opponent have both been criticized as elitists. Given the way you live today, why isn't that a valid criticism?"
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"Why do you think so many prominent political figures risk so much by being unfaithful to their spouse?"
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"What is the best and worst thing that has ever happened to this country?"
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"Who are the three people who are alive you would most like to have dinner with?"
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"Describe a situation when you think it's appropriate to lie to the American people."
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"Describe a situation when you think it's appropriate to lie to the American people."
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"What one personal flaw do you think might hinder your ability to be president?"
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Impressions Of Dick Cheney
"What do you think is the best thing and the worst thing that Dick Cheney has done as vice president?"
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"What previous vice president most impresses you and why?"
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"Why do you think Roe v. Wade is a good or bad decision? What other Supreme Court decisions do you disagree with?"
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"Thomas Jefferson wrote about the First Amendment: 'building a wall of separation between Church and State.' Why do you think that is so important?"
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