She used to score more than 90% throughout her academic career and used to be a good debater as well.
Mr. Bush, he said, was "a very good debater and has won all of the debates he's been in that I know of."
Maybe we project too much from the Holyrood exchanges - many people simply see the likes of Eck and other good debaters as just bullies.
He was a good debater.
But good debaters know not to do that.
He was a good debater, was witty and a very quick thinker.
I've come to the conclusion that being a good debater doesn't mean you're a good president.
He is not a fluent talker, but, nevertheless, a good debater, quick to see a point, and ready to turn it to his party's interests.
He noted that he was encouraged by his parents and teachers to pursue a career in music because he was a good debater.
Downey challenged Douglas to a series of debates; Douglas, who was not a good debater, declined.