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Peanut Gallery Reaction: First Presidential Debate of the season
I have officially lied to everyone.... I have claimed for years that I am a political junkie, yet.... I forgot that the infamous first debate between Clinton and Trump was even happening. Yes, I know it is terrible and I was equally shocked when I woke up after a four plane ride from California to Michigan (my sister got married, but no excuses!) to see the debate being watched by the passenger next to me.
While I was a little disappointed, I also noticed something very interesting: THIS DEBATE WAS EVERYWHERE. I saw it on the plane ride, on the big screens in the airport terminal, and even some were streaming it across their cellphones. Even when I was riding a bus to my car, there were people talking about the debate as it was happening.
As soon as I got into the car, NPR (National Public Radio) was instantly playing in hopes of catching the tail end of the debate.
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Here are some notes I mentally collected:
- Poor Lester Holt cannot seem to get a question in without Clinton and Trump continually talking over one another.
- Trump has never head the phrase "wait your turn"
- There seems to be more Trump supporters in the audience based on the amount of cheers each politician is getting
- Hillary Clinton has nailed the "pause and then decimate your opponent with words" technique
- Reporters are clearly failing at their job, Trump "did not say any of those things"
- Trump is capable of admitting Hillary has experience, but wait for it... "bad experience" *mic drop*
All these notes drew several conclusions in my opinion:
- The matchup of a career politician and a business mogul going head to head makes for very good ratings for networks. (I mean come on, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton fighting for one of the highest positions of power in our democracy, you couldn't ask for a better hook.)
- People are SCARED. (Now whether you are want to #dumptrump or are for #hillaryforprison, this election will decide a significant future for Americans.)
- People want CHANGE. (It is becoming apparent that many are wanting a new face in the White House, regardless if it is the first female president or the first reality TV star gone POTUS.)
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I absolutely love this blog! I will admit that I missed the Presidential Debate due to the fact that I felt as though it would cause involuntary gag reflexes to the point of full on projectile. Ever since the candidates running for President were announced, I have seriously been waiting for Ashton Kutcher to jump out and say "Surprise, America, you've been punked". Still waiting.
ReplyDeleteGillian,
ReplyDeleteI loved this! It was really entertaining to read. I also wrote about the debate and I found it was so hard to be humorous yet serious but you executed it perfectly! America really is in for a wild ride these next few months (and years!)
Syd
Gillian,
ReplyDeleteYour blog was really entertaining, I enjoyed reading it! I watched the debate on Monday and there were times when I just wanted to turn my tv off. Basically every station was broadcasting the debate so it was hard to avoid seeing it. I think reactions on social media were more interesting than the actual debate. Trump interrupted Clinton so many times, I don't think he ever let her finish a sentence. Rather than focusing on important issues, Clinton and Trump are more concerned with insulting each other. With two presidential debates left, it's hard to say what will happen next.
-Autumn
Gillian,
ReplyDeleteI feel as though your final opinions were spot! Especially about Americans being afraid now realizing these two candidates are the ones we have to choose from to become the new POTUS.
Hi Gillian,
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it! I really enjoyed reading your post, as it covered the most recent debate in a quick, summarized yet comedic way. It can be difficult to address controversial topics while remaining professional, but utilizing a blog for these topics is the best decision. Thanks for sharing!
Catherine