Banners hang at Long Island's Hofstra University, the site of the second debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney.
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After last night’s town hall debate, Anna Sale from It’s A Free Country reviews the candidates’ performances. Plus: New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman explains the lawsuit against J.P. Morgan; 30 Issues in 30 Days on U.S.-Middle East relations; and a preview of the season’s new books.
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Presidential Debate, Round Two
Anna Sale, It's A Free Country political reporter, reviews last night's town hall-style presidential debate.
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30 Issues: The Mideast
30 Issues in 30 Days is our election year series on the important issues facing the country this election year. Today: The status of relations between the U.S. and countries in the Middle East. Visit the 30 Issue home page for all the conversations.
Suing the Banks
Eric Schneiderman, New York State Attorney General and co-chair the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group, talks about the lawsuit against JP Morgan.
Open Phones: Debate Reactions
Last night's debate took place in the very-Blue state of New York, but both President Obama and Mitt Romney were trying to speak to the key voters in the critical swing states. You be the pundit: Who do you think won in the swing states? Post now!
New Season: Books
James Hannaham, Village Voice book reviewer and author of God Says No, shares what books he's looking forward to this fall.

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