US Voting Behaviour

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  • Created on: 16-04-17 01:33
What were the key moments of the first US Presidential Debate?
Divided into 6 equal segments lasting 15 minutes each. The questions were the sole discretion of the moderator and weren't shared with the commission or either campaign. Each candidate had 2 minutes followed by free discussion. No applause allowed
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, no audience participation allowed; six segments covered: the economy, job creation, federal deficit, race relations and policing, the war on terror, the foreign policy of the US and each candidates experience in politics and business.
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Who won the first Presidential Debate according to newspapers?
Clinton in all major polls; Public Policy Polling had the debate at 51% in Clinton's favour and 40% in Trump's.
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How many moderators were at the 2nd Presidential Debate?
2 rather than 1.
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What were the key moments in the 2nd Presidential Debate?
The two moderators pressed Trump for clear concise answers.
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Who won the 2nd Presidential Debate according to newspapers?
Clinton despite Trump making some gains.
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When was the 3rd and final Presidential Debate?
Wednesday October 19th in Las Vegas; nicknamed 'Fight Night'.
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What factors can play a part in a successful debate?
Preparation, candidate's height, concise response to questions, good countering of opponent.
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What are good tactics for presidential debates?
Preparation, reminding viewers/voters of the other's mistakes, being taller e.g. Reagan taller than Carter and taking interest in pre-debate negotiation.
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What are poor tactics for presidential debates?
Interruptions, sniffing, rambling, poor preparation and not pouncing at key moments.
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What is an 'October Surprise'?
Rapidly increasing in polls and winning the Presidential Election at the final stages e.g. Trump in 2016 by capitalising on Clinton's email scandal.
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