[GrandJediMasterYoda]

What helped Reagan tremendously were the debates. Once that happened it was all over for Carter and I think the same will happen for Trump.

[Sooth2222]

Reagan had two debates, but only one was with Carter. The other was with John Anderson, and Carter refused to participate.

http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/1996/debates/history/1980/index.shtml

Unfortunately, Trump is no Reagan.

But fortunately, Clinton is no Jimmy Carter, at least when it comes to speaking.

Nevertheless, Trump is a moderately successful actor (The Apprentice was about to be renewed for its 15th season when Trump decided to run) so he CAN change into a more conventional politician by the time that people begin to pay attention to the election. He also CAN become better versed and more articulate about political topics by the time of the debates. Will he? We'll see.

[Jed Eckert]

What helped Reagan tremendously were the debates. Once that happened it was all over for Carter and I think the same will happen for Trump.

That's true. Also, Trump is more of a street fighter than Reagan. Reagan used wit, charm and humor while Trump goes for straight for the jugular. It served Trump well during the primaries and will continue to do so. That's why the media and others are so worried. They don't know how to defend against it other than sling dirt or just make things up and hope the voters buy it.

[Mollypitcher1]

Reagan won the election with one line when he compared his age to “inexperience.” I still laugh about it. One line and the game was over.