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Posted: Thursday, 04 September 2008 8:27AM

Debate Garnering Attention at Washington University

Michelle Wirth Reporting

St. Louis (KMOX News)  -- Excitement for the vice-presidential debate at Washington University is building...following the GOP and Democratic national conventions.

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