Last night on just about every single TV station there live we were able to watch our two VP candidates debate on our Nation's largest issues. This debate was full of hard hitting questions and harsh hits by each party towards the other. The idea of these debates is to see the way the candidates handle hard questions, and what they are going to do to better our Country. This particular election is one of the largest elections in our history, therefore these debates are immensely important. Each part must nail each question in order to win over viewers so that they decide to vote for that party. Not only did this debate have a huge impact on the election but this debate and election is making history. We have an African American man running to be our Commander and Chief and we have woman running for our Vice President. Regardless, of what party you are a part of, embrace this history making moment.
The first discipline used during these debates, I think is quite obvious is communication. These VP candidates have to communicate effectively to one another, and the entire country. The way each candidate answers each question and tries to portray their personality through a serious question. Palin and Biden must also communicate to each other to show their defense and their ambition to be in the White House. This communication must very difficult to handle for these candidates. During an hour and a half they must completely communicate effectively to the entire country, now that is pressure. Not only must they answers the questions just as American's want to hear them, but they have to be very proper. I can't imagine having this kind of pressure for these two candidates.
The second discipline that is used during the debates is psychology. Palin and Biden try has much as they can to emotional connect with the audience to make a lasting impression. If the candidates make some kind of a connection with the audience and hold that connection that is near and dear to a voter, then most likely that person will vote for that person. The way the questions are answered are crucial to make sure they are being effective in answering the questions but making an emotional connection. You will hear the candidates repeat personal stories in order to place that connection with the viewers.
As you can see a lot more work and education goes into these debates. Each candidate has to work hard to answer the questions correctly, and make that connection. Not only do they have the questions to worry about but they need to maintain and be on top what the other candidate is going to say. I think there are many other disciplines that go into these debates but communication and psychology are the two most important.
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I agree with the three disciplines you chose and the reasons why. It was really fitting. I too watched the debates. Its interesting to see the difference between the presidential and the vice presidential ones.
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