Cage Match or Debate.

The final debate between Lincoln and Douglas was like a normal debate except for the fact the arguments were real and they were actually trying to solve problems during the debate. For example with the Nebraska Kansas bill issue and the rights Lincoln said that slavery should not even exist in response to Stephen’s words. "I desire no concealment of my opinions in regard to the institution of slavery. I look upon it as a great evil, and deeply lament that we have derived it from the parental Government, and from our ancestors.”


I think debates from 2008 were a lot different from the Lincoln Douglas debates because back then they would debate for three hours. One person would speak for an hour then the other candidate would have a half an hour to reply. In the 2008 debate they have 90 seconds to answer the question. In my opinion that isn’t nearly enough time to answer a question with detail and plans. The new debates to me are still funny though because you could literally B-S your way through the whole question and people wouldn’t know you’re wrong unless they go to factcheck.org to get the real answer. I would have to say it is interesting though to see how they argue though that would have to be my favorite part.