Resolved, that the 24-hour news media and online news outlets have had a negative impact on the 2008 elections.

Moderator:  Courtney Lenz, Lake Forest College
Main Pro Speaker:  Alison LeFlore, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Main Con Speaker:  Matt Seifert, Emory University

Resolution failed with a vote of 7-23-1

Resolved, that the United States federal government should establish a foreign policy increasing trade with one or more of the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea.

Moderator:  Andy Hurst, Emory University
Main Pro Speaker:  Mike Brandon, Emory University
Main Con Speaker:  Adil Hussain, Emory University

Resolution passed with a vote of 20-7-3

Resolved, that juveniles charged with violent crimes be tried and punished as adults.

Moderator:  Carlos Urtecho, George Mason University
Main Pro Speaker:  Marc Gibson, Lake Forest College
Main Con Speaker:  Molly Beiting, Indiana University

Resolution failed with a vote of 9-12-3

Resolved, that eliminating United States government budget deficits should be prioritized over increasing domestic spending.

Moderator:  Brett Henson, Emory University
Main Pro Speaker:  Ryan Bailey, Kent State University
Main Con Speaker:  Allie Andreeva, Lake Forest College

Resolution passed with a vote of 13-7-2

Resolved, that the United States federal government require every citizen to vote in presidential elections.

Moderator:  Michael Levy, Emory University
Main Pro Speaker:  Emmanuel Caudillo, George Washington University
Main Con Speaker:  Carlos Urtecho, University of Maryland BC

Resolution failed with a vote of 3-6-1

Resolved, that Russia is the next biggest threat to the United States.

Moderator:  Bart Golub, George Washington University
Main Pro Speaker:  Yoni Endelman, Emory University
Main Con Speaker:  Jonathan Farden, Emory University

Resolution failed with a vote of 3-8-0