Debates are hours long; history keeps one line. Nine sentences that decided the exchange, and sometimes the election.
'Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy' | Lloyd Bentsen takes jab at Dan Quayle during 1988 VP debate
WFAA
the deadliest sentence in debate history
Reagan-Carter Oct. 28, 1980 Debate - "There You Go Again"
MCamericanpresident
four words, entire debate over
1984: Reagan jokes about Mondale's youth
CNN
kills the age issue; even Mondale laughs
Walter Mondale Where's The Beef 1984 ElectionWallDotOrg.mp4
electionwalldotorg
a burger slogan ends a campaign
Election 2012 | Obama Presidential Debate: "Fewer Horses and Bayonets" | The New York Times
The New York Times
the Navy comparison, sunk
Clinton, Obama Clash at Debate
Associated Press
the compliment that wasn't
Trump To Clinton: 'Because You'd Be In Jail'
CBS TEXAS
the ad-lib that brought down the house
Christie Takes it to Rubio: 'There It Is. The Memorized 25-Second Speech.'
john smith
the robot glitches on live TV, four times
Will You Shut Up Man?': Biden Blasts Trump For Interrupting | NBC News
NBC News
the line that summarized the whole year
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