Debate Quote by Rush Limbaugh

I do think whatever the short-term gain for [Donald]Trump might've been by skipping the Fox debate, it was also kind of - it could…

— Ryan Grim

Donald Trump doesn't like to debate and knows in his heart of hearts he isn't great at it.

— Christopher Michael Cillizza

Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner, bypassed the debate before the Iowa caucuses because he objected to the participation of moderator Megyn Kelly as well…

— Michel Martin

But I do think its necessary to have debates.

— Geraldine Ferraro

What are we doing to make sure that people don't get the debate questions ahead of time - because I can tell you this:…

— Sean Spicer

Why was Donald Trump's decision not to participate in the Fox debate such a big deal?

— Michel Martin

If Dick Shelby were to participate in a debate, it would answer a lot of questions about his health and cognitive ability.

— Ron Crumpton

A debate has one purpose, one purpose only, and that is to facilitate the exchange of ideas directly between two candidates, and that's it.

— Jim Lehrer

The purpose of debates is to explore issues, not end them.

— David Gemmell

A debate actually is a policy issue but I will say this - gosh, if you guys ask one more mean question, I may…

— Ted Cruz

Debates are great for voters. The more the better.

— Tom Suozzi

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

— Mark McKinnon