Thursday, October 04, 2012

Debate and switch

Last night were a couple of debates, which could be of interest to people.  It was the gubernatorial for our state and the presidential debate.  Wendy was very excited to see the presidential debate.  I only have paid attention.  I think most of the debate one would hear the same thing repeated from the candidates.  It is all about answering the questions with the point in mind.

The interesting thing about the pre-debate coverage is the desire to underestimate.  Part of me can see why the candidate would do this.  The candidate does not want too much pressure.  Yet the other part of me thinks well why should I waste my time watching if you are going to be a blubbering idiot.

According to people who get paid to talk/write about the debate or wanted to express an opinion here are the things I gathered.  The moderator was not horrible, but let the candidates do their thing and seemed to others as if he was not in control.  From what I saw some people wanted to see the candidates question one another.  Second, there was no big quote which will be the focus point of advertising.  Granted I do not remember much anyway, but I do not remember much what was even said.  The last point from the social media world is that Romney won the debate.  I guess that is why there are three debates to see what will happen next time.

Probably most people who watch the debates have their guy in mind already.  So I guess it truly comes down to advertising that the candidates do not have to pay for.  Or a chance for the American people to see some gaffes.

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