One of my favorite “debates” was when Bobby Kennedy debated Ronald Reagan. Actually, they were answering some sniveling person from the audience who dissed USA.
Bobby was mealy mouthed weak in response. Reagan stood up for the USA and informed them of the reality of the situation.
I think that Bobby stomped off and told his handlers to never put him on the same stage as Reagan again. IIRC.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1150524/posts
See post #9 on the above, don’t go to the Kennedy Library Source. I used to have a video link, but can’t find it. Reagan was great.