Debate Quote by Ted Cruz

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

Debates are great for voters. The more the better.

— Tom Suozzi

Why should the Democratic and Republican parties be in charge of the debates, especially at a time when the largest block of voters has…

— Jill Stein

A lot of discussions and debates happen in our party. Isn't it good to have a democratically run party rather than a dynastic one?…

— Nirmala Sitharaman

Traditionally vice presidential debates don't move the needle one way or the other. They have largely been irrelevant and inconsequential.

— Donald Trump

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

— David Brock

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

— Mark McKinnon

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

There's no question that many factors contribute to voters' perceptions about debates and who wins and who loses.

— Mark McKinnon

But I do think its necessary to have debates.

— Geraldine Ferraro

I think it's natural for anyone that participates in a public debate to advocate for the most extreme version that they can, particularly if…

— Julius Genachowski

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