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THE BENEFITS OF TRADITIONAL DEBATES Yelling, blaming, accusing, pointing fingers, not making eye contact, talking over one another. Is this the latest Real Housewives reunion, or a debate between the front runners to become our next president? It’s election season, meaning this year’s presidential candidates are some of the most talked about figures in the country. Americans are inundated with political commercials and countless headlines and news stories, all speculating about the candidates. Presidential debates allow the candidates to personally describe the ins and outs of their campaign platforms. The opportunity to express their perspectives to all Americans at once is an excellent way to help indecisive people select their favorite …show more content…
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