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    Last Call for Game-Changers

    In the depths of an economic crisis, recent polls show that attacks are backfiring on John McCain .  But the message from his Republican base was to come out swinging. That he did in last night's debate —on taxes, healthcare and Barack Obama 's alleged association with 60's anti-war extremist Bill Ayers.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In the depths of an economic crisis, recent polls show that attacks are backfiring on John McCain. But the message from his Republican base was to come out swinging. That he did in last night's debate—on taxes, healthcare and Barack Obama's alleged association with 60's anti-war extremist Bill Ayers. In what's being called the "most intense," "spirited and combative" of their three debates, Obama maintained what one paper labeled "amused detachment." With so little time left, did it make a difference? Did McCain successfully separate himself from President Bush? Did Obama stay ahead by staying cool? What about the economy? We hear from strategists on both sides and get reaction from the battleground states of Virginia, Ohio and Indiana.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Jeff Schapiro

      Political reporter and columnist, Richmond Times-Dispatch

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      Mary Beth Schneider

      Indianapolis Star

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      Jonathan Risking

      Washington Bureau Chief, Columbus Dispatch

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    The Last Debate Is History: Three Weeks to Go
    1. 1:33EU Leaders Push for Sweeping Overhaul of Global Financial System
    2. 7:45Last Call for Game-ChangersYou’re reading this
    3. 42:28Priest at Odds with His Church over Gay Marriage
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