Debates have been broadcast live on television, radio, and in recent years, the web. The first debate for the 1960 election drew over 66 million viewers out of a population of 179 million, …

Aug 19, 2024 · Debates between presidential candidates have become an important part of the election process every four years, but in historical terms, these events are relatively new.

Debate History Courtesy Mark Abraham The pages in this section summarize available information on major historic political debates. Click on a debate year at left to learn about …

Sep 10, 2024 · Debates "provide opportunities for candidates to either help themselves or hurt themselves," one expert said.

Jun 24, 2024 · The debates are set to feature the two oldest major-party presidential candidates in history, and particular attention will be given to their age, stamina, and mental fitness.

The subsequent three debates were, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) “hastily arranged after negotiations between the candidates that left many uncertain whether …

May 15, 2024 · From "You're no Jack Kennedy" to Trump's "nasty woman" remark, here are some of the most famous moments in presidential debate history.

That’s right—the first televised presidential debate featured two women. By 1956 Margaret Chase Smith was in her second term in the Senate and had known Eleanor Roosevelt for two …

May 15, 2024 · The history of presidential debates is surprisingly short. In the early years of the United States, presidential candidates considered it unseemly to campaign, let alone debate …

Oct 27, 2024 · The debate season is now on for the American presidential election.Let’s look back at the history of presidential debates.