217643 868 Language & Reference Politics & Citizenship Political Tasks true Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:51:17 -0700 politics, political, politician, candidate, president, presidency, running, race, election, elected How To Win a Presidential Debate http://www.howcast.com/videos/217643-How-To-Win-a-Presidential-Debate http://www.howcast.com/videos/217643-How-To-Win-a-Presidential-Debate/edit live 1 Rachel_Korowitz http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 87 85229 1 0 Step Be tall In the American presidential elections between 1904 and 1984, the taller candidate won 80% of the time. Put some lifts in your shoes, raise that dais, and practice standing on your tippy toes.

]]> 85230 2 0 Step Have a great name In 84% of American presidential elections, the winner has been the candidate with the last name judged to be more pleasant-sounding in terms of rhythm and sound. You may want to change your name to something more succinct, pronounceable, and easy on the ears. We’re looking at you, Mr. Zagnar K. Wockabatock.

]]> 85231 3 0 Step Get your facts straight Adopt a stance, stick to it, and make sure you know all the necessary facts and figures cold. Having every aspect of your voting history, allegiances, and beliefs at your fingertips is crucial to your victory.

]]> 85232 4 0 Tip More importantly, know your opponent’s track record inside and out.

]]> 85233 5 0 Step Make the camera love you Even if you’re not a regular on the red carpet, you’ll need to be as photogenic as possible. Invest in a stylist — stat! — and get as close to supermodel territory as you can.

]]> 85234 6 0 Step Be gracious When the first question is lobbed your way, start by sincerely thanking your hosts, moderators, opponent, and anyone else who made the debate possible.

]]> 85235 7 0 Step Find catchphrases Come up with your own catchphrases and, whenever possible, pad your argument with them — in particular showing how those phrases are going to improve the nation. Aside from your own rhetoric, pepper in pro-American buzzwords like “unity,” “freedom,” “victory,” “change,” and “our great nation.”

]]> 85236 8 0 Step Sandwich your barbs Sandwich your strongest accusations between compliments. If you speak about your opponent in mostly glowing terms, it’s harder for them to call you out when you slip in something negative.

]]> 85237 9 0 Step Be accessible No one wants to root for a snob or a dummy. Practice being friendly, accessible, strong, and inspiring. Don’t overact, and for heaven’s sake, don’t pretend to be something you’re not. Audiences love someone they can trust as much as they hate a phony.

]]> 85238 10 0 Step Use your body 85239 11 0 Step Don't commit to a definitive answer Even if you could sum up the answer with a simple “yes” or “no,” don’t give the press that satisfaction. Instead, talk around the issue, and back your way into a vaguely positive or negative summation.

]]> 85240 12 0 Tip If possible, end your answer with your catchphrase.

]]> 85241 13 0 Step Learn to be bulletproof Your opponent’s trying to goad you and trip you up, but you can’t be lured into that trap. Take a breath, keep your cool, and turn any accusations back against that joker.

]]> 85242 14 0 Fact Because of unwieldy broadcast regulations — and political front-runners reluctant to risk losing their lead — there were no presidential debates between 1960 and 1976.

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