| Great Presidents Who Won First Debate |
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October 4, 2004 |
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Let's look at famous presidents who lost the first debate in their campaigns. Ronald Reagan lost his first debate in 1984 by 19% of those who were surveyed. Walter F. Mondull went on to win one state. Ross Perot won the first debate in 1992. Yes, he did. Ross Perot won the first debate in 1992 and then he won no states in the election. Michael Dukakis won the first debate in 1988 and went on to lose decisively. |
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Clinton won in 1996. That was Clinton and Dole. Dole decided to go on the attack in that debate, and Clinton's response was, "No attack ever fed a hungry child." Of course, then it was over. It was one of these platitudinous things, but it was over at that point. |
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