What everyone remembers is the first debate, where the telegenic Kennedy won the image battle over Nixon who, recovering from the flu, appeared pale and refused make-up. The first general election ...

While some presidential debates haven't moved the needle in public opinion, others have provided consequential moments that made or broke campaigns. 1960: John F. Kennedy vs. Richard Nixon The ...

John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon taken prior to their first debate at WBBM-TV in Chicago in 1960. Courtesy: AP Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy and his Republican rival Richard M.

Kennedy: I have stated time and again that my religion is a purely private matter. Any tunnel I build to the Vatican will be financed on personal not private funds. Nixon: I am sure the Senator ...

Kennedy. That hurt Nixon’s image enough to cost him the election. I wonder if the June 27 debate will also be remembered in a similar vein. All too predictably, the Republican candidate Donald ...