The Choice 2008

It has been called one of the most historic presidential elections in our nation's history -- Barack Obama versus John McCain. It is a race that pits the iconoclast against the newcomer, the heroic prisoner of war against the first African American nominated by a major party. FRONTLINE's critically acclaimed series The Choice returns this election season to examine the rich personal and political biographies of these two men in The Choice ... Full Story »

Posted by Fabrice Florin
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Subjects: U.S., Politics
Topics: Presidential Election 2008, John McCain, Obama Administration, Sarah Palin
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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Oct 15, 2008 - 12:24 AM PDT
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Dwight Rousu
3.3
by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 16, 2008

The introduction seems to buy into myths and fables about the candidates, and works so hard to appear neutral that is sometimes fails to fully inform. It tends to echo mainstream memes, without exploring weaknesses. It does provide some interesting background and interviews with advisers.

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Fabrice Florin
4.0
by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 16, 2008
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Wayne Barker
5.0
by Wayne Barker - Oct. 15, 2008

)Note - this review is of the actual video, not the brief write-up.) Frontline has been an outstanding journalistic effort for some time now, and "The Choice:2008" is a tour de force. It covers the careers of both candidates, giving a deeply thoughtful view of their strengths and weaknesses. This is a particularly balanced report, critical and complimentary in measure. This is what journalism should be.

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Norman Rogers
2.1
by Norman Rogers - Oct. 16, 2008

Both candidates are deeply flawed. Obama is unknown leftist fluff. McCain is erratic, just as the Obama people say. At least he is known. This country does not need change. We have plenty of change. We need consistency and continuity. The real story is that two incompetents are running. It’s Jimmy Carter time again.

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