First Presidential Debates

Another four years another presidential debate. Before I go on to the current debates let me state a few facts about past ones. The Lincoln and Douglas debate was in important because it started Lincoln presidential career. The Debates lasted from August 21 -- October 15. There where seven of them, with two days to two weeks in between. Each debate lasted three hours; first candidate spoke for one hour; the second for one and a half hours; the first replying for a half hour. Candidates alternated going first. The topics involved where primarily slavery and the Union. Other important debates were the '48 and '57. They were the only debates before 1960; there were no presidential debates between 1960 and 1976. In

In order to have a government that is run by people; specifically, people that must choose a candidate to vote for, its seems fit that it would be important that there be adequate means of illustrating each candidate’s positions on all of the issues that the constituents care about. Presidential debates are the means of showcasing a candidates’ policies to the nation and at the same time they allow the citizens in the democratic society to make a more informed decision about their vote than they otherwise would have without a debate.

They are often asked the same questions and their responses typically draw in or push away voters. Debates can show voters what the candidate will be like as their representative and foreshadow the major decisions that the candidate would make in office. While the Lincoln-Douglas debates are remembered as the first major political debates in the United States, most elections occurred with some sort of discussion between

Should Interrogation Techniques That Some Consider Torture, Such as Waterboarding, Be a Legal Option? This has been a controversial issue for a long time, the fact that it’s supported by some and others not so much has also been debated. Hillary clinton does not support this, where as Donald Trump is in agreement with it. Also Should the United States Send Ground Troops to Fight ISIS? The war in the middle east is still alive and raging on, and the U.S involvement is an often discussed issue. Should we or shouldn't we be over there? These are both good question in which we will discuss. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have almost opposite opinions everything.

In my opinion, on the first 2016 Presidential Debate, Donald Trump and Secretary Hillary Clinton did have a fair debate about topics of the host’s, Lester Holt, choice. Hillary Clinton did, in fact, win. I think this for many reason but some in particular stand out to me.

In the beginning of the debate, both Trump and Clinton had a fierce attitude. The candidates had brought up many past events. They debated against each other`s plans to create a better country. One of the main

The debate was deluged with policies and issues. Even though candidates probably had a plethora of issues they wanted to address, the time limit, and the debate format stood like a glorified barrier. The issue was raised on how to create jobs to minimize the unemployment rate. The other issue raised was regarding taxes. Issue was raised regarding which tax policy would turn out to be most cohesive and profitable with time. Issue about current race relation was raised along with the ways to improve it. Another issue that was raised was regarding national security. Personally, I think that issue regarding tax stood out in the debate.

I donnot agree that Trump stood out in this debate, he did not show the same strength and toughness than in previous debates. Trump seemed confident since he leads the national polls. That is why the mogul did not strike back at the attack of his opponents, he probably did not want to say anything that could damage his position of front-runner, and he just let his opponents fighting

The first televised presidential debate occurred 1960 between democratic candidate John F. Kennedy and republican candidate Richard Nixon. This debate was an incredibly special event to take place in the United States as it was, in fact, the first televised debate that American citizens could watch, instead of listening to fireside chats and radio shows. Because JFK and Nixon appeared on television, appearance became a larger factor in who the American people would choose as the next President. Moreover, media exposure started to play a larger role in the democratic process as a result of the televised 1960 debate. Overall, because of these reasons, this debate was seen as one of the most iconic presidential debates to be held in America.

“I think it is always great to have this debate especially, it’s nice to see who you are voting for,” said Begic. “Sometimes people are blindly voting or not voting at all and at least with the debate, you can see what is going on. It was mainly important because you get to see how a person reacts and see them answer questions honestly.”

The vice presidential debate turned out to be more of tennis match of insults. Both side hit backhands at each other all night long. Instead of focusing on real issues, the candidates had a yelling match at each other all night. I believe this is the wrong way to have debates. All the time we have been in school, since kindergarten, we have been taught to raise our hands when we want to speak and be respectful to others. The vice presidents seem to have skipped all 12 years of schooling. No respect was shown towards anyone during the debate. Instead of Dekalb High School students doing Olweus, The vice presidents should take time and learn how to not bully one

In the first Presidential debate, the nominee presented their policy descriptions for their tenure of their presidency. This is considered to be the most consequential debate of 2016. In the debate the moderator Holt, asked all the important questions from both the nominee, the answers of which every American wants to know about for making their decision, to select the future president for the betterment for the American population. Their future policies have been discussed in the first

The first presidential debate was held in Hempstead, New York on Monday of September 26. The two presidential candidates that clashed that night was Republican nominee Donald J. Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. This night was meant to gain an advantage on your opponent in the polls. The debate focused on three main points of discussion; America’s Direction, Achieving Prosperity, and Securing America.

According to the article, Hillary Clinton won the debate. The author claims that 62% of voters concluded that Hillary Clinton won the debate compared to 27% who favored Donald Trump. The article also illustrates that an array of post-debate coverage indicated Clinton’s success, such as betting markets and post-debate coverage on television.

In the first presidential debate, between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Clinton won the debate convincingly. She won the debate because she was able to answer the questions that were asked by the moderator, Lester Holt, in a polished manner. Clinton demonstrated that she was much more prepared than Trump by answering the questions with facts and details, as well as occasional pokes at Trump. Clinton's strengths were that she was more prepared and had done more research than Trump. This was obvious when she answered all the questions completely and in-depth unlike Trump. Clinton's weaknesses were that she may have over prepared for the debate. At times it seemed like she had rehearsed the answers instead of talking from her heart and this