The only series of debates to feature a third candidate. These debates stressed that body language was crucial. Other debates have emulated the Clinton's close proximity with the Townhall debate audience.
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Reagan/Mondale
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Obama/Romney
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Throughout the debates the focus was not so much on what the candidates did, but rather how the internet responded to the debate. With live-tweeting from audience members at home, Presidential politics boiled down to memes about binders, big bird, and so fourth.
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Nixon/Kennedy
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These series of debates changed how Presidential candidates presented themselves to the public. Nixon refused to wear make-up, and suffered with TV audiences whilst winning with radio listeners. It showed that image could make or break a candidate.
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Carter/Reagan
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Since the Carter/Reagan debates, there has been much emphasis on nailing memorable one-liners/zingers at opponents.
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Obama/McCain
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A political veteran goes up against a political newcomer in these series of debates. The two had contrasting debating styles. McCain, a maverick fighter. Obama, a charismatic optimist. Joe the Plumber was made a 15 second celebrity. And Presidential politics took on a new kind of sensitivity as onlookers were cautious with statements like "that one
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Bush/Kerry
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Ford/Carter
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Ford made the blunder, "there is no Soviet domination in Eastern Europe and there never will be..." without explaining the political reasoning behind the statement, making him appear aloof. Carter would exploit this. Candidates walk on egg-shells trying to ensure they don't get turned into a soundbite.
