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Will the Debate Matter?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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Explore the historical effects of presidential debate performances on polling numbers and election outcomes, highlighting instances like Obama's surge over McCain, Romney's strong showing against Obama, Clinton's gains on Trump, and Biden's lead post-2020 debate, while noting that these debate bounces don't consistently forecast election results.

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