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A brief history of one-liners from pre-election debates
1984
Walter Mondale (to Gary Hart)
Mondale: "When I hear your new ideas, I'm reminded of that ad, 'Where's the beef?' "
1988
Bentsen (to Dan Quayle): "I knew Jack Kennedy; Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy."
1992
Gore: “George Bush taking credit for the Berlin Wall coming down is like the rooster taking credit for the sunrise.”
(Perot's running mate, aka Colonel Pike) Stockdale: "Who am I? Why am I here? I'm not a politician."
Runner up -- Stockdale (his entire 2 minute answer): I abhor abortion! (pause) ...Period!
2011
Rick Perry (53 seconds after naming only 2 of the 3 things he would eliminate): ...Sorry. Oops.
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