Presidential Debates: A Battle of Ideas

The Kennedy-Nixon Debate was the first televised presidential debate and is widely credited with helping Kennedy win the election.

The first presidential debate in 1960 focused on domestic policy, including issues such as education, healthcare, and the economy.

In the 1980 presidential debate, Ronald Reagan famously said to Jimmy Carter, "You're no Jack Kennedy."

The 1988 presidential debate between George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis was the first to be held in a town hall format, with questions coming from members of the audience.

In the 1960 presidential debate, Richard Nixon famously said, "I am not a crook."

The Kennedy-Nixon Debate was the first presidential debate to be held in prime time.

In the 1988 presidential debate, Lloyd Bentsen famously said to Dan Quayle, "Where's the beef?" in response to Quayle's attacks on Dukakis's economic record.

In the 1988 presidential debate, Sarah Palin famously said, "I can see Russia from my house."

In the 1992 presidential debate, James Carville famously said, "It's the economy, stupid."

In the 2016 presidential debate, Donald Trump famously said, "Lock her up."

In the 2016 presidential debate, Donald Trump famously said, "Make America Great Again."

In the 2016 presidential debate, Hillary Clinton famously said, "I'm with her."

In the 2016 presidential debate, Donald Trump famously said, "Nasty woman."

In the 2016 presidential debate, Donald Trump famously said, "Crooked Hillary."