The year is 1960. In a blur of Cold War anxieties and lunch counter sit-ins, viewers await the presidential debate with bated breath. The assertion that this was the first televised presidential ...

Even though debates have been some of the most eagerly anticipated events in presidential campaigns, audiences and candidates have long wondered whether they matter. These chairs were used in the ...

Debates between political candidates have spanned centuries. By design, these events are meant to give spectators clearer insight into the character and policies of individuals running for office. But ...

Since the era of TV debates began in 1960, there have been 17 presidential election cycles and all but three have featured at least one televised faceoff between the nominees of the major parties.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sen. John F. Kennedy, right, speaks and Vice President Richard M. Nixon listens during the fourth presidential debate between the ...

Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. This year the anticipation may be higher than in the ...

Olufemi Taiwo is an associate professor of philosophy at Georgetown University and the author of “Elite Capture” and “Reconsidering Reparations.” With Donald Trump playing down the possibility of a ...