Jon Stewart is always a good way to start the day.

Also, obviously the choice is Cindy McCain

But seriously, Tom Friedman (who Stewart mentions at the beginning) is someone whose book you should read. takepart to read about how you can help start a green revolution (and maybe even get Cindy McCain to help you!)

It’s September in Leap Year and that means we’re in the midst of yet another closely contested Presidential campaign in these United States. So here at TakePart we thought it might be a good time to take a look back through the years to the most pivotal and memorable campaign moments to grace the small screen since the inception of television as a mass medium.

They’re not all deep, indeed some of them are downright petty. Some highlight an age in American politics where a quick dig, an easily accessible narrative or simply the impression conveyed by bits of picture and audio substituted for an honest dialogue with the public about the governmental and economic forces which shape their lives. Others show truly thought provoking moments that blend medium and message seamlessly without degrading either.   So here they are…for better or worse…your TakePart Top 10 Presidential Campaign Moment of the Television Age!

10. 1980 Jimmy Carter - Ronald Reagan Debate - “There you go again…”

The 1980 Presidential race between incumbent Jimmy Carter and California Governor Ronald Reagan marked a turning point in politics in this country. It also bears many similarities to the race now at hand between Barack Obama and John McCain in terms of the issues at play, notably energy, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East and healthcare. In this moment, Reagan gave a glimpse of the next 28 years of medical care following his election in his dismissive, waving off “There you go again” response to Jimmy Carter bringing up the issue of health coverage for American citizens. An issue that has only gotten progressively worse to this day.

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Walking the club floors, you run into a wide variety of people, some of whom I was able to get on camera and some not (did I mention the technology black hole). It was both exciting and a little nuts. My basic approach was stand still long enough and people will literally walk right into you. For example:

The Daily Show’s Ron Riggle and former Cali Gov. Gray Davis – do you think Davis knows who he’s talking to?? Wish I could hear!

Hillary after the jump! Read more!

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Speaking of technology:

It seems a recession is here so make sure you and learn how you can help folks that work to help families have a simple. decent place they can call home