Election Debates

2024 US Presidential Election

Tied, for now

— The vice-presidential debate was civil but uneventful. Gov. Tim Walz stumbled initially but gained momentum on abortion, while Sen. J.D. Vance deflected on key questions. Ultimately, the debate ended inconclusively.

2024 General Election

There was a telling difference between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s use of pronouns in the final election debate

— Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s final debate highlighted their contrasting language styles. Sunak emphasised “I” and “me,” while Starmer balanced personal and collective pronouns, showcasing differing leadership approaches.

COMMENT

Sunak wants six. Starmer two. But do live TV debates even matter any more?

— Rishi Sunak’s call for six weekly debates with Keir Starmer, dismissed by the leader of the Labour Party, highlights the diminished value of televised political debates in an era of social media and scripted interactions.