How debates can make or break candidates

First Obama-Romney debate next week

Published: Sep 29 2012 12:41:04 AM EDT Updated On: Sep 29 2012 09:16:09 AM EDT

The first of three presidential debates is coming up Wednesday in Denver. Take a look back at just how pivotal these debates have been in past elections.

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