Bush vs Gore: The First 2000 Presidential Debate

The 2000 Presidential Election cycle featured Texas Governor George W. Bush, the Republican nominee, and Vice President Al Gore, the Democratic nominee. The first debate featured a 90-minute discussion with the topics selected by the moderator, with candidates questioned in-turn, followed by a rebuttal. Moderated by Jim Lehrer of PBS, it took place on October 3, 2000, in Boston.