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Lionel: "The Trump-less Debates Are Finally Here and No One Cares/Should — They Mean Nothing and Everything" [1:00:48 video (cc)]
The news media frequently build up televised presidential debates as a significant national event, often likening it to an American democratic Super Bowl. However, political analysts have observed that, unlike party conventions, general election debates typically lack the kind of dramatic impact that significantly sways voters.
If the debates hold any sway in terms of persuasion, the structure seems to slightly favor the challenger, especially if they are less well-known to the public. The quintessential example often cited is John F. Kennedy, although political scientist Sydney Kraus's research affirms the notion that Kennedy won over the television audience but not radio listeners. Furthermore, missteps and errors can potentially harm candidates, as evident with Gerald Ford's inaccuracies about Eastern Europe, George H.W. Bush's watch-checking, and Al Gore's audible sighs.
Despite media tendencies to seek out victors and losers, viewers' experiences of the debates are more nuanced. They form dual judgments: first, whether a candidate exhibits the qualities required to hold the presidential position, and second, whether one of the contenders emerges as a superior choice.
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Lionel: "The Trump-less Debates Are Finally Here and No One Cares/Should — They Mean Nothing and Everything" [1:00:48 video (cc)] hobie -- Thursday, 24-Aug-2023 06:45:41