As expected, President Obama was the primary target of attack, but so were the Republicans at the other lecterns.

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Physician 184 himself was not an immediate star, turning up on all the leading research papers and conference lecterns.

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Both candidates stood behind lecterns, about 15 feet apart while two journalists, seated at a table facing the candidates, took turns asking questions.

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"Third, the format of the second debate, with the candidates sitting around a table instead of standing behind lecterns, plays to Bush's strength, " he said.

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