I couldn’t agree more with your assessment. One caution to the candidates. The Anthony piece hit number one, because the electorate are discouraged, even depressed. Candidate bashing (Christie) will further sink the electorate to hopelessness and discourage participation. Candidates must have a clear plan that exudes HOPE.
Good analysis of the debate. To one of your early point, I would like to see one of the future debates be about foreign policy, where a President's actions have enormous consequences. It might also be good to have one that just focuses on the economy. While a President depends on the Congress and numerous factors beyond his or her control, they do provide leadership and initiative.
I couldn’t agree more with your assessment. One caution to the candidates. The Anthony piece hit number one, because the electorate are discouraged, even depressed. Candidate bashing (Christie) will further sink the electorate to hopelessness and discourage participation. Candidates must have a clear plan that exudes HOPE.
Amen!
Good analysis of the debate. To one of your early point, I would like to see one of the future debates be about foreign policy, where a President's actions have enormous consequences. It might also be good to have one that just focuses on the economy. While a President depends on the Congress and numerous factors beyond his or her control, they do provide leadership and initiative.
Agree, and I think that's been tried before. Inevitably, the candidates get off topic as they try to score points.