CNN Compassion Forum - Sun Apr 13 40-min ea candidate

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CNN sets values forum for candidates
By Paul J. Gough

April 7, 2008

NEW YORK -- CNN will televise a forum with the two Democratic presidential candidates focused on faith and values topics, the network confirmed Monday.

The Compassion Forum, which will air Sunday, April 13, on the network, wont' be a traditional debate. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will attend and spend about 40 minutes each answering questions but won't be on stage at the same time.

Moderating the forum, which is sponsored by Faith in Public Life, will be CNN anchor Campbell Brown and Newsweek editor Jon Meacham. The event will be held at Messiah College, a Christian college located near Harrisburg, Pa.

The focus of the forum will be on issues such as the global AIDS crisis, poverty and human rights. Some of the questions will come from the audience, which will be made up of faith leaders from all over the country who have been invited.

"These are issues that have not gotten as much attention in the campaign. It's an opportunity to talk to the candidates in a little different way than you would get in a debate," said Sam Feist, CNN's political director. "We have the luxury of time with the candidates."


McCain has also been invited, but it isn't clear whether he'll attend.

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