The Big Show = The Presidential Debate
It's so hard for me to wrap my brain around the idea that this close to the election there are people who are still "undecided".
I mean, I get people who don't like their choices, believe me, I truly get that. But simply "not sure" which one they'll vote for? I'm trying to open my mind to that.
Frankly, for me the debates are like watching one of those sick reality shows, or like watching a train wreck - I know it's going to be ugly but I can't turn away.
Whether the candidate I'll vote for does "well" or does "poorly", "wins" or "loses" a debate, will not change my vote in the least. Just like I don't choose who to vote for based on a shiny flyer in my mailbox, or a television or radio commercial.
I do wonder, for those undecided, does a debate raise questions in their minds? Does it spark them to go research a candidate's stand, plan or ideas on a subject? Or do they just form an opinion based on 90 minutes of repetitive banter?
I will state my opinion that Jim Lehrer had zero control over that debate. It was almost humorous the way the candidates bowled him over. Peter Shankman tweeted, "Jim Lehrer handled the room tonight like a high school substitute teacher with laryngitis." *snort* I do curiously get a kick out of watching twitter explode during these things.
I'm not debating parties, candidates or votes here, but I am curious:
Are you still undecided? Or has your mind been made up for some time now? Does a debate have the power to sway your vote?
***Ally
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7 comments:
Excellent post, Ally. I couldn't agree more that the debate was completely out of control. As for being undecided, I am never undecided about my vote. And why? Because I am not voting for "the man" (or woman if we ever get to that). I am voting for the platform that most closely resembles my beliefs and preferences for how this country should be run.
What irks me is when I see interviews on TV about how people think the candidates did after the debate. Specifically, those 'people on the streets' (or in the bars, wherever) who make their voting decisions on how the candidate looked or carried himself during ONE debate. That is preposterous.
OK, hopping down off my soapbox now.
What is "real" about this election? The issues are real. The candidates are merely representative of the issues. People should vote accordingly.
Jumping down now, I promise.
Thanks for allowing me to rant, Ally!
I couldn't agree with you more about Jim Lehrer merely being a token moderator. He used to be more on top of things, so maybe he needs to step back from that role.
My mind is made up, but I totally and completely agree with you. It was so completely disorganized.
I'm Canadian so I haven't watched a lick of the debates and so on. But it is nerve racking when we vote here too.
Twitter makes me cringe during these election debates, and I'm not even American. But you're the second person to put down this Jim Lehrer, so although I can't vote on your president, I'm pretty sure I got some say as to who should host the events next time...is it like the Oscars? Maybe you guys can get Whoopi Goldberg or Steve Martin?
I am with you. The whole notion of how much money is poured into swaying the votes is insane. I would hope that a good plan for running the country should be enough to get the votes. but you know...
I think in this election more than most the candidates are so opposite, I don't see how you could still be undecided. Great post though.
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