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History of Presidential Debates

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Sunday, October 21, 2012

Using video of debates dating back to 1960, John Splaine of the University of Maryland examines candidates’ debating techniques and styles, and talks about changes in media coverage of debates over the years. He spoke at the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012 at 9:58am (ET)

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