2008 Republican Party presidential debates and forums (original) (raw)

The first political debate before the 2008 Republican primaries was held on May 3, 2007, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. Other debates have taken place in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Florida. They were generally broadcast by television networks. The debates can have a substantial effect on the primaries and are important chances for the public to compare the candidates side-by-side.