The presidential election comes just a little over 100 days and expect heated fireworks from candidates both from the Republicans and Democrats. The popularity of a presidential candidate is not a guarantee, but almost always the debate decides the outcome of the contest.
The candidate that can clearly define his stand on issues that affects the majority of Americans, whether it comes as tax incentives, health care, foreign policy, question on immigrants, economic goals, labor relations and the country's security blanket, will certainly get the nod of the voters. This has always been the gist of presidential campaigns, "who clearly wins the debate, gets the presidency."
I've read a clipping about the Kennedy - Nixon debate of the 60's was a classic match between antagonists - a David and Goliath tussle. Nixon was heavily favored by the polls to annex the presidency, but that was before the debate. Kennedy thwarted Nixon's advance by the way he expounded on his policies, his programs, his foreign policy platform and together with his boyish charms stole the presidency.
This change in fortunes could also be seen in the last Bush - Gore debate. Some analysts were in the opinion that after the debate, Gore's chances just reeled-off and he lost the presidency. Besides, it was a time when terrorism and uncertainty, still fresh from memory that it became apparent that inland security was the primary consideration, and many voters believed that Bush could deliver.
The venue for the clash is always adorned with patriotic colors; sometimes
United States pennants are placed; and usually a large American flag is use as backdrop, stand as mute witness to the struggle of both candidates to provide the platform that will serve the best interests of Americans.
by:
The Flagman
