Chloe Dupuy: Why the debate expectations game is a farce

Why the debate expectations game is a farce

The election campaign this year for president is causing lots of turmoil and mixed emotions throughout the United States. The two candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, are both skilled in the campaign game and both come with their share of followers and haters. However, many believe that the candidates are too concerned trying to one up the other that neither are taking into account that they might be watching over the country in a year. People claim Hillary is "the most skilled politician ever to stand behind the podium" while others suggest Trump "is especially savvy when it comes to television and getting his point across." Both are gearing up for a large and important campaign that most of the country will be watching. Certain ideas such as terrorism, debt, and immigration are hot topics sure to be discussed in future debates to help decide the next President of the United States of America.

This article was written by Stephen Collinson, a journalist and reporter for the political segment of CNN. The author seems under the impression that neither candidate is an ideal choice for president. This article was written Sunday, September 18, right in the middle of the election time period of the year. Because of when it was written, this article will have lots of impact on potential voters this year. Because I know so little about the election, I am not biased toward a certain candidate. This article was written for the readers who will be voting this year. It was written to help inform voters a little more about future campaigns for the candidates and to learn a little more about their political strategies. This article is important because it helps give more information about the upcoming election. This idea can be related to all previous elections such as Obama vs. McCain of 2012 election. It showcases the extreme competitiveness of the campaigns like every 4 years, but also shows the high tension and sides taken throughout the country just like the election in 2012.