An important part of the three campaigns were the live radio and television debates.
In January 1984 there was a major television debate over the continued existence of the line.
They refuse to take part in a television debate.
Over the years, the two have had frequent television debates on the subject of race and sports.
The two went into yesterday's television debate dead even in the polls.
One highlight of the coming campaign is expected to be a television debate between the candidates.
Still, many said they were floored by his live performance in the television debate.
A final television debate took place on 11 September, with the economy reportedly the most important issue amongst voters.
"Then there's no way to keep me out of the television debates," he said.
An audience of over 60 million watched last week's first television debate between the two.