VP Debate Analysis

The purpose of the VP debate was to inform and persuade, but unfortunately I believe that it did neither. Both candidates seemed to run around the questions which hurt anyone who was wanting to be informed as they did not answer the questions that were asked. So, the candidates tried to resort in persuading the audience towards their particular cause. They did this by trying to relate to the American people by way of their past experiences and their personal beliefs. Unfortunately I want to be persuaded by being shown that they truly want to change this country by way of good polices, which was lacking from this debate.

The candidates in the debate presented themselves as peer. Once again they were trying to establish a relationship with the audience by trying to relate with them. I believe as a peer, they were effective in relating, but they are not a peer, they are candidates to the second highest position in this country, they should be showing a little more authority over the audience.

Most of the candidates information seemed to be rehearsed in a way that when the questions came up, they only said what they wanted to say instead of answering the questions at hand. Like all the debates the candidates wanted to give more information then necessary, which constantly ran them over their alloted time. 

Neither presenters used any kind of visual aids in their speeches. They both directly spoke from what they had memorized and practiced, or what they knew off the tip of their tongue. The candidates would take minor notes through the debate, but it was only as a minor tool to remembering what to come back to. Over all most of the debate was done without a prompt or visual aid.

Both candidates stood behind their podiums in a very stationary position. They did not move around as it was supposed to be a very formal debate. the candidates also used very few hand gestures as they seemed to cling a little more to the podium. Their manner in stance differed greatly from the Presidential debate in which it was an open forum and the candidates moved around freely.