Great moments in political debates

POSTED: 12:14 PM PST Nov 06, 2011 UPDATED: 12:40 AM PDT Oct 16, 2012

Take a look at some of the most memorable debates in political history.

Bush looks at watch — 12 / 20

As the moderator fielded a question from the audience, Bush looked at his watch, apparently impatient for the evening to end. Critics said it suggested Bush was distant and out of touch with ordinary people.

Donkey Elephant Democrat Republican

Political Debates Kennedy Nixon 1960 1

Political Debates Kennedy Nixon 1960 3 RMN

Political Debates Kennedy Nixon 1960 2 JFK

Political Debates Ford Carter 1976 GF

Political Debates Ford Carter 1976 JC

Reagan, Bush at 1980 Pres. Primary

Former Pres Reagan

Political Debates Quayle Bentsen 1988 DQ

Political Debates Quayle Bentsen 1988 LB

Clinton Bush debate

Bush looks at watch

Bush-Gore debate

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bush kerry debate

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Biden Palin debate1

Biden Palin debate

Obama McCain debate

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