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Slate's On the Trail: The Cheney Debate Factor

By Alex Chadwick
Published October 4, 2004 at 11:00 PM CDT

NPR's Alex Chadwick speaks with Slate columnist Chris Suellentrop about the upcoming vice presidential debate. Democratic candidate Sen. John Edwards, who was a successful trial attorney before entering politics, may have earned a reputation as a skilled orator -- but Suellentrop warns not to downplay Vice President Dick Cheney's formidable skills as a debater.

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Government & Politics
Alex Chadwick
For more than 30 years, Alex Chadwick has been bringing the world to NPR listeners as an NPR News producer, program host and currently senior correspondent. He's reported from every continent except Antarctica.