Debate Quote by Donald Trump

While it's true that the vice presidential slot isn't the most important thing on people's minds in a presidential election, these debates frequently matter.

— Mollie Hemingway

Presidential and vice-presidential debates are not about campaign staff or consultants, and it is high time we as a people took control and reminded…

— Bob Barr

The presidential and vice-presidential debates are those rare moments when people come together, but to even call them debates is a stretch because they're…

— Morgan Neville

Debates are great for voters. The more the better.

— Tom Suozzi

Presidential primary debates are an important part of our political process. But the media has wrested complete control from the parties and candidates over…

— Mark McKinnon

The world of TV debates is antiquated. What looked smart and modern in 1960, with Kennedy versus Nixon, looks quaint and over-rehearsed between Obama…

— Ruzwana Bashir

Debates are set up for nothing more than to tear down the candidates. It's pretty hard to be able to sit and lay out…

— Rick Perry

Republican presidential debates have become contests of who can terrify viewers the most.

— David Brock

When you campaign and have to participate in so many debates just to the win the nomination of your party, you've had a lot…

— Arnold Schwarzenegger

The problem with these presidential debates like this is that you can't really prepare for them, because the questions are so individual and personal…

— Michael Gerson

Debates require a lot of hard work and preparation. If you try to wing it, it shows.

— Mark McKinnon

Debates are boring.

— Mario Cuomo