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I am curious why the presidential debates actually matter at this day and time?  Information on both candidates, and their records, are there.  So, why do the debates matter?  Mitt Romney has been running for president like 8 years now,and Obama has been president for 4 years.  Both have had large number of debates and repeatedly under the microscope.  So, in light of this, why do these debates matter?  Like, I am perplexed at someone who said we all should just shut up, watch the debates, and then make a decision based on the debates.  As opposed to the other material?