Oct 30, 2007 8:32 am US/Eastern
Presidential Candidates To Debate In Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
Philadelphia is
set to play host to Campaign '08 when seven democratic candidates debate at Drexel
University Tuesday night.
It has been over 30 years since Philadelphia
has seen a debate between presidential candidates, but it will be the eighth
time the seven leading democratic candidates seeking a shot at the White House
have faced off.
After months of preparations, the stage is set at a 742-seat
auditorium at Drexel University.
Several accommodations have been made for the incoming
candidates, including extending the stage 16-feet and turning administrative
offices into green rooms.
During the nationally televised debate, candidates are
expected to discuss various topics, including the economy, healthcare and the
ongoing war in Iraq.
Early favorite, Senator Hillary Clinton, will join Senators Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Chris Dodd, former Senator John Edwards, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, and Congressman Dennis Kucinich on stage for the debate.
Because of the high profile event, Chestnut
Street between 31st and 33rd Streets
will be closed from 10 a.m. Tuesday
until 3 a.m. Wednesday.
The debate starts at 9 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m.
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