Debates Help Voters See “Above the Clamor” of Election
Coverage
League Of Women Voters Provides Tips For Getting The Most Out Of
Presidential Debates
Washington, DC - The League of Women Voters today
released helpful tips for
media and voters on watching and analyzing the upcoming presidential and
vice-presidential debates.
“We are at last reaching the home stretch of an election season
marked by unprecedented length, intensity,
and civic excitement,” said national League president Mary G.
Wilson. “As we move into these final weeks,
it is absolutely critical for the media and community leaders to
encourage voters to watch the presidential and
vice-presidential debates, and consider these five tips for getting the
most out of their experience.”
TOP FIVE TIPS FOR DEBATE WATCHERS
- Think Ahead-Before the
debate, ask yourself which issues are most important to you, and jot
down what you’d like to learn from each of the
candidates.
- Are They Answering the
Question? Pay attention to how the
candidates answer the questions.Are they
specific? Sincere? Knowledgeable?
- Keep Track of Topics-Are the
candidates being asked about your priority issues? Are the questions
fair and pertinent?
- Talk it out! –Afterwards, talk about
the debate with your friends &
family. Did the debate sway your decision? Did you learn something
new
about the candidates’ positions?
- VOTE on November 4th.It is your
best opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the issues that
affect all of us! VISITVOTE411.org
to prepare yourself.
**Find much more on our “Debates
101” page; including fun tips for hosting debate-watching
parties, all at www.LWV.org**
“Debates are the final chance for candidates to rise above the
clamor of attack ads, endless punditry and
analysis, and engage in thoughtful debate about the competing
challenges
of reforming our education, healthcare, and environmental protection
systems, strengthening our economy, and determining our place in the
world,” Wilson concluded. “They are also the best
opportunity for voters to see, first-hand, how each candidate responds
to the tough issues facing the next tenant of
1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue.”
The League
of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages
informed and active participation in government, works to increase
understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public
policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is
open to men and women of all ages.
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