Quote:How do people think Trump looked good in any of these debates? He literally throws out one liners and calls people names. When he is pushed further he either shrugs, makes a face, or falls back on his "we will be great again" or "we don't win anymore" routine.

 

I've watched enough debates to see the difference between empty rhetoric and genuine emotion, I guess. I don't think he is a great debater in a traditional sense, nor does he have experience in debates. However, personally, I don't believe this election is about eloquent speaking, heritage (my father was a mailman, my grandfather smoked cigars, muh brother/father), or "experience". It is about connecting with the American people and their desire for change in a corrupt system. People are a lot more conscious of the political machine than in the past thanks to the internet, and that is why Trump is able to reverberate their desires and gather support like he does. Before Trump even showed up, many people believed we "weren't winning" and that this country is truly lost. A sizable portion of the voter base also see right through the modern politician, and Trump sees it as well. This is why he also appeals to moderates, independents, republicans, and democrats.

 

So while he may often repeat his stump phrases, or make silly faces, he also appears human, and he appears to genuinely desire a change in the system. That is why people support him. Or at least why I do.

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