United States presidential election debates

Do public debates help or hurt candidate success in US presidential elections? The date was September 26 1960, at exactly 7:30 p.m., somewhat an unfamiliar young and Catholic Senator from Massachusetts was about to change the world. One of the most unusual points on the timeline of history where things changed very drastically all in a single night, was about to change the political domain and of course the world. Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon was about to partake on an

Niko Kazanjian Presidential Politics 12/2/14 The Evolution of Presidential Campaigns and Government-Media Relations The media has always played an important role in the President’s relationship with the public, but just what kind of affect does it really have on the executive office? The first televised presidential debate in 1960 between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon marked the beginning of a new era – the inaugural shift of the media’s role in politics. Since that time, the media has

Configuration of Reality: 45th Presidential Debate Jay Van Bavel’s 2016 article addresses an important and relevant issue: voters’ deeply divided perceptions of presidential candidates. According to Bavel, approximately 70 million viewers tuned in to watch the final presidential debate on October 19, 2016. In theory, one would be valid in assuming that while processing such an event, everyone should be experiencing the same reality—all are watching the same debate, hearing the same words said by

the Presidential debates, Hillary Clinton speaks more effectively. She does this by remaining professional in answering the questions that were asked. When the debates get heated, Clinton is the candidate with the right temperament. She also presents herself as being more prepared and knowledgeable. Something else Hillary does well is sticking to the topics and facts that are being discussed and being crystal-clear in delivering her information. When the Candidates of the Presidential Debates become

The first televised Presidential debates were an unforgettable success; Kennedy and Nixon’s choice to promote their campaign would change the course of Presidential elections forever. History seems to state that, a little make-up won the election of the 1960, Kennedy verses Nixon debates; however, it is important to note Kennedy deserves more credit than his pretty smile and Nixon deserves a little empathy. Before televised debates, presidential candidates were assessed on their campaign slogans

The introduction of media has significantly impacted the way candidates campaign during the United States presidential debate cycles. While mainstream media outlets (i.e. televised newscasts, radio broadcasts) have played an important role in providing live coverage of events in which candidates spoke about their platforms, the purpose of the media was completely altered with the introduction of social media, specifically Twitter. While journalism was meant to be an unbiased practice, Twitter and

As an international student, this is my first time witnessing the process of the presidential election here in the United States. Based on how people behave and converse, I have realized that it was crucial to vote in the 2016 presidential election. This year, America had two of the most controversial candidates competing for the presidency. Donald Trump ran under the Republican Party while Hillary Clinton ran under the Democratic Party. Because most people had strong feelings toward each candidate

A constructive national debate is something that is quite important to the functioning of the American system of democracy. A simple definition of democracy offered by the Merriam-Webster dictionary is that democracy is “a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting” (Merriam-Webster). Now, at a time of heightened awareness from many American people, the political debates in this country don’t seem to be providing them with good cogent arguments. Instead they are filled with fallacies

THESIS: Political framing, as used by presidential candidates in the 2016 election, may determine the outcome of an election rather than the actual qualifications or stance on issues of the candidates themselves. The 2016 presidential election totes probably the most controversial presidential race in the history of the United States. In an attempt to sort through the rhetoric and cover, a citizen may be left perplexed at which candidate to vote for. The claims of both parties show inconsistencies

People who watched it on T.V surely believed Kennedy won by a long shot. We all know Kennedy ended up winning the election, so why was the audience so polarized? Because while Nixon sounded good, he looked awful! Nixon was pale, sweaty and clearly anxious next to the young, handsome and confident Kennedy. Nixon had a grey, ill-fitting suit and refused makeup, while Kennedy