This election has already turned "debate" into a series of "dids!" and "didn'ts!".
A plea thatfor politicians do not to turn debate about the future of the NHS into a matter of political controversy collapsedwas ignored on ThursdayEarlier, as rival politicians rushed to claim ownership of the Stevens report.
Both groups turn debates that might focus on specific regulations into out-and-out arguments about essential rights, riling up everyone and settling nothing.
The effect is not to turn debates into game shows, or Ted Talks, or online popularity contests, but rather to ground political exchange in a contemporary cultural aesthetic people find familiar and accessible.
Since teams take turns debating, it's always possible to offer rebuttals unless you are the first affirmative speaker.
The industry coalition was credited with turning the debate in the industry's direction.
Being at the Globe can be like taking part in a quickly turning emotional debate.
But Cameron "above all others, has succeeded in turning this debate into an ugly bare-knuckle fight".
But on the House floor, Himes slammed "bloggers" and the press for turning the debate into a "morality play".
So many turning points, debates in these chambers have reflected the collected or divided conscience of our country.
