The 10 Most Memorable Debate Moments #DenverDebate

by: Oreo

Tue Oct 02, 2012 at 09:59:26 AM EDT

From The Fix

President Obama will debate Mitt Romney for the first time Wednesday night in arguably the most anticipated event of the campaign season.

Who doesn’t like a good debate? (Here at The Fix, we certainly do.) Debates hold the potential to etch lasting impressions in voters’ minds about presidential candidates’ personalities and policy positions. And part of the appeal of debates stems from memories of past showdowns that have left enduring imprints on our collective political consciousness. (Though, as history shows, there are few examples of debates dramatically shifting the trajectory of a campaign.)

Below is our list of the top 10 moments from past presidential debates, in reverse chronological order. The rundown includes moments that shook up campaigns, others that revealed something telling about a candidate’s temperament, and the zingers and one-liners against which all campaign quips are compared. (Did we miss any? The comments section awaits): Click here for the list.