The first televised Presidential Debate was in 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. To the audience that followed the debate on their radios Nixon was the most impressive candidate. Those who watched the debate on television saw a calm and relaxed Kennedy out debate a sweaty and nervous looking Nixon. That debate changed politics and showed how much of an impact television can have on an election. Here is a link of some important debate moments that have been captured on television.
Tonight is the first debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney. While you are watching the debate be sure to to have your Debate Bingo sheet with you. There is a great deal of talk about how the two candidates are going to respond to the questions and how they will react to their opponents. The two men are going to be challenged on their core beliefs and policies, their temperament and how they handle the challenges would be something to keep an eye out for.
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