The second presidential debate was held at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 8, moderated by Charles Gibson of ABC. Conducted in a town meeting format, less formal than the first presidential debate, this debate saw Bush and Kerry taking questions on a variety of subjects from a local audience. Bush attempted to deflect criticism of what was described as his scowling demeanor during the first debate, joking at one point about one of Kerry's remarks, "That answer made me want to scowl." COUNT 5
QSN1 Where was the second debate for presidency held? ANS1 Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri QSN2 Was the second debate held in a rigid, formalistic manner? ANS2 town meeting format, less formal QSN3 Was there a specific topic as the main focus for the second debate? ANS3 taking questions on a variety of subjects from a local audience QSN4 Who was the moderator of the second debate, held at the Washington University? ANS4 Charles Gibson QSN5 How did Bush try to make light of himself after being made fun of for his demeanor during the first debate? ANS5 joking at one point about one of Kerry's remarks, "That answer made me want to scowl."