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From stirring to cringey: Memorable moments from past presidential debates

Sep. 06, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — It could be a well-rehearsed zinger, a too-loud sigh — or a full performance befuddled enough to shockingly end a sitting president's reelection bid. Notable moments from past presidential debates demonstrate how the candidates’ words and body language can...

The questions about Biden's age and fitness are reminiscent of another campaign: Reagan's in 1984

Jul. 04, 2024 09:31 AM EDT

The age question for presidential candidates is more than four decades old. President Ronald Reagan answered it with a pledge to resign if he became impaired, and later with a clever joke that reset his campaign from a stumbling debate performance to a 49-state landslide and a second term. ...

Laugh (or cringe) at these history-making moments from presidential debates

Jun. 25, 2024 11:24 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — It could be a well-rehearsed zinger or an offhand, too-loud sigh. Notable moments from past presidential debates demonstrate how the candidates' words and body language can make them look especially relatable or hopelessly out-of-touch. They also can showcase...