Some very important topics didn't score very highly on the candidates' list of concerns.

[kpete]

[ladjf]

1. Great graphic. nt

[phantom power]

2. I hate debates mostly because the *questions* are almost pure bullshit

Also, they aren't generally "debates" as such.

de·bate
dəˈbāt/
noun
1.
a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
synonyms: discussion, discourse, parley, dialogue; More
an argument about a particular subject, especially one in which many people are involved.
"the national debate on abortion"

verb: debate; 3rd person present: debates; past tense: debated; past participle: debated; gerund or present participle: debating
1.
argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.
"the board debated his proposal"
synonyms: discuss, talk over/through, talk about, thrash out, hash out, argue, dispute; More