The Debate as an effective window into the candidate’s mind

When you hear of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debate, you hear of resounding oratory, playing the emotions of the crowd, exciting them to condemn or support the issue at hand.

This evening I watched two men who answered questions with prefabricated sound bites. 

The only moment I found interesting is when the Democratic candidate said Warren Buffett would be a possible choice for Secretary of the Treasury.  This exclamation was soon followed by a series of names and generalities that said, he would, of course think of other candidates for the job before appointing Mr.. Buffett. 

I wouldn’t call it a bad taste, but I’ve a feeling it will take some flossing to remove the platitudes and sound bites from my brain.

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