Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., shake hands after a presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)

The D.C. school system was front and center in questions about fixing the nation’s education issues during Wednesday’s third presidential debate.

The candidates sparred over the success of vouchers; something Senator McCain supports and says has made a positive difference in the district.

McCain is pushing for an increase in vouchers in D.C., something Senator Obama indicated he’s not so sure about.