The unofficial beginning of the republican primary process is to be on this Thursday – the first official “debate”. Leaded by Fox News and Facebook, it takes place at Cleveland, Ohio. Moderators are Bret Baier (“Special Report”), Megyn Kelly (“The Kelly File”) and Chris Wallace (“Fox News Sunday”).
With 17 announced candidates, participants at the main EDT event took place from those who finished in the top ten in the last five probes. The real drama this week was that two of the four, Chris Christie, John Kasich, Rick Perry or Rick Santorum, would make a cut in the top ten.
Perry no. Santorum no. In the final top ten includes Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Scott Walker, Mike Huckabe, Ben Carson, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Christie and Kasich.
The other seven candidates, Perry, Santorum, Bobby Jindal, Carly Fiorina, Lindsey Graham, George Pataki and Jim Gilmore will appear earlier at 17:00 in their own debate. Although there have been a lot of consternation and comments on how the debate with such a gigantic number of candidates will work, a very similar debate from the last cycle can give us insight.
Fox News and Google presented the 5th debate in the last cycle on September 22, 2011. It included nine candidates and was moderated by Brett Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace. It was the biggest debate in the first trial. While the time for the candidate was circumscribed because of the number of participants, the candidates were enough time to provide fresh ideas and contrasts.
During the debate in this size, the purpose of the participants is not to make mistakes; Do not forget about one of their points; do not ignore the attacks of others; And not wander without establishing. Basic goal: Don’t do something stupid.
Although apparently Jeb Bush was in intensive preparation for the debate, Donald Trump, the current leader in the polls, is not. Roger Stone, Trump’s advisor, told Daily Caller that Trump is “uncontrollable. He was unable to. Necessary. And no one puts words in the mouth. “
Perhaps these approaches are the result of the recent experiences of two candidates. Bush, later this week, admitted that he “settled” during the answer, while Trump doubled when he challenged his answers.
The candidate in the last main process, which could have real wins in the debates, was the former speaker of Newt Gingrich (full disclosure: he is my dad). Preparat for him included caught a can of Cola’s diet and exchange joking with staff. Also known for the fact that he was uncontrollable, which made him a favorite of the press, Ginggrich knew that the key to a good debate was the very present and aware of the flow of the debate that was developing, using EPB and currents around him.
He compared a great debate with great jazz musician. Think about it; It makes sense. Getting to know notes and music is a condition for a fantastic performance. A minimum level of competence is required to perform. In a jazz example, you should know how to play an instrument, you must know the musical song and be able to play notes with others in the group. These skills are first learn. Great jazz players not only know how to play their instruments and songs, but also know how to play with emotions and passion and connect with the audience through their music. They interact with other musicians and the audience, including the break – notes outside the notes – whatever appears in their music. They perform with the audience, not for the audience.
The same happens with the best debates. They connect at the emotional level with people in the audience and draw them into the debate. If the candidate focuses on providing a specific message, in a specific expression, he focuses on the wrong element. In addition, because they focus on connecting a specific phrase, they may be rattled if the sentence does not disappear in accordance with the practitioners. Instead, you should focus on being careful during the process, connecting with the audience and being genuine.
Grab popcorn. Time to watch a political session.
