The Most Awkward Political Debate Moments

A look back at 10 of the most awkward moments in presidential and vice presidential debate history.

[rossturpin]

“That was really uncalled for senator.”
- some dude who just got BURNT

[angelinajoanie]

The Kennedy one is the all time greatest.

[FormedUnique]

The first one was actually very wholesome. She asked permission to be on a first name basis and he was comfortable enough to do that. Shows class

[forman]

Rubio's malfunction will be added to this list someday

[fwd]

$10, 000 bet and these guys are supposed to represent the majority who don't have that money to place on bets.

[JustSomeCanadianGuy]

"That was really uncalled for, senator."

That there is a snowflake response I believe.

[cheydinal]

1:59 That moment when you know exactly what smack talk you want to respond with and you find it so good you have difficulties keeping a straight face

[abstractdaddy]

"How has the national debt personally affected your lives? "
Easily one of the dumbest questions ever asked at a presidential debate.

[EmersonSalmeron]

Republicans: *mention JFK*
Democrats: I’m gonna end this man’s whole career

[michaelobrien]

And here I learn that it was Romney who started the "I'm speaking" movement.

[MrsHyde]

Commerce, Education, and .. ahhh .. what was the third one??? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[greggrozdanis]

“ThAt WaS rEaLlY uNcAlLeD fOr SeNaTor”

[bobdole]

They always show that clip where Dan Quayle is destroyed but he ended up becoming VP anyways lol

[SoldierXfreedom]

How is the first one awkward, his name is Joseph Biden, she politely asked him if she could call him Joe.

[dominance_aesthetic]

Romney: "Rick I'm speaking, I'm speaking" Harris: Proceeds to take notes

[PreppyFits]

honestly




none of them compare to the Trump v Biden debate


-well, exceptions for the 'you're no jack kennedy'

[Brad]

Jeb: “You can’t insult your way into the Presidency.”

Aged well huh, Jeb? 😂

[ilovegonzo]

The Jack Kennedy one always gets me. So final. So resolute. So badass.

[reedwilke]

I never understood how awkward Mitt Romney was 😂

[EricSmythChrist]

President Trump you start

Hillary: well I certainly will