This. Debates mattered 20+ years ago, when Candidates had just a few opportunities to talk about who they are, what they’ve done, what they want to do, and why those qualites make them the best choice for President.
Now, we have a near inescapable connection to politics. The content of the message is know, and the only reason for debate is confrontation, and delivery is all that matter.
tbf, debates have the potential to cut through the bubbles people put themselves in. You’re not seeing a manacured presentation of potential policy, you’re seeing it actively challenged…
This. Debates mattered 20+ years ago, when Candidates had just a few opportunities to talk about who they are, what they’ve done, what they want to do, and why those qualites make them the best choice for President.
Now, we have a near inescapable connection to politics. The content of the message is know, and the only reason for debate is confrontation, and delivery is all that matter.
tbf, debates have the potential to cut through the bubbles people put themselves in. You’re not seeing a manacured presentation of potential policy, you’re seeing it actively challenged…
At least, that’s the idea