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Published October 14, 2008 01:20 pm - Join The Joplin Globe and a group of undecided voters, Republicans and Democrats on Wednesday night for the last presidential debate. Join the discussion by leaving your thoughts in our comments section at the bottom of this page. The Swing Vote ... Debate the Debate Joplin-area voters offer their take on the Oct. 15 presidential debate Join The Joplin Globe and a group of undecided voters, Republicans and Democrats on Wednesday night for the last presidential debate. Join the discussion by leaving your thoughts in our comments section at the bottom. Our panel of undecided voters are getting comfortable and the conversation will begin soon. 7:00 p.m. Tonight's voter panel includes: Jim Hight, 56, is a retired Neosho resident, and a Democrat since 1976. Hight says Obama represents a change from the last eight years and he will be his choice on Nov. 4. He is a retired federal worker. Alan Snow, 43, lives in Carthage, and worked his first campaign when he was 8, He describes himself as a lifelong Republican. He works at Leggett and Platt, Inc., managing their printshop. Snow says McCain is a man who can make changes in Washington and is his choice for president. Paul Davis,69, Webb City, still counts himself among the undecided. Davis is retired from the Army Corp of Engineers. Davis is looking for a true Conservative candidate. 7:28 p.m. Bringing folks together to discuss the debate, says Globe Editor Carol Stark, is yet another example of using community journalism to explore issues. "It''s our hope tonight to learn more not just about the candidates, but those who will be making the decision at the polls," Stark. said. The local panel will offer up their observations throughout tonight's debate. Stark invites online viewers to respond to their comments. In terms of significance of this election, Snow said he would compare it to the Carter/Reagan election in 1980. No election since that has held such significance, he said. Hight says he wants Obama to look McCain in the face and ask him if he really thinks he is a terrorist. Snow wants to hear McCain ask Obama how he would not raise taxes on everyone. 8:00 p.m. The moderator addresses the audiance and the candidates are introduced. Economic plan 
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