How important are the presidential debates to your understanding of the candidates?

Gov. Rick Perry's staff says there are too many presidential debates, and Perry himself has said he may sit some of them out. He also says it may have been a mistake for him to participate in the debates so far. Today's Question: How important are the presidential debates to your understanding of the candidates?

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