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Spotlight on: In the US TV matchup, candidates can really score again. But opponents often made big mistakes; not infrequently they were decisive for the elections.
Two US presidential candidates in front of the camera: this time with Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden. The long-awaited television duel exactly five weeks before the elections in the United States can already provide the preliminary decision in the presidential elections.
Those who sell well in the television studio will score in front of an audience of millions, and especially with voters who are still undecided. It’s not just about the content. A look at history shows how even small mistakes made a big impact on past television duels, and how the supposed favorite for the presidency was pushed aside. A summary:
Kennedy vs. Nixon: No makeup, but with a lot of sweat
The first live televised debate was between Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard Nixon in 1960. Nixon was still recovering from the effects of a knee injury, so he was a bit bruised. The live broadcast was a premiere and thus completely new territory for the two politicians. According to media reports, Nixon is said to have denied the television makeup.
The result: sweats on the show. Even if this doesn’t immediately catch your eye in the black and white photos, the clever Kennedy stole the show. He also won the elections.
Carter vs. Ford: no sound and a thoughtless phrase
In 1976 we had to wait and see. There was no sound during the television broadcast. Candidates Gerald Ford (Republicans) and Jimmy Carter (Democrats) waited around half an hour in front of the camera for things to continue.
The claim that the Soviet Union did not dominate the Eastern Bloc was the downfall of the Republicans during the Cold War. Carter won the election.
Reagan vs. Mondale – Sunk the candidate with a single spell
At the age of 73, President Ronald Reagan met his then 56-year-old adversary, Walter Mondale, in 1984. When asked about his age, Republican Reagen replied, “I will not discuss age issues in this campaign. No I will politically exploit my opponent’s youth and inexperience. ” And of course yes.
The audience had a lot to laugh about. Reagan was reelected.
Clinton vs. Perot vs. Bush: what time is it?
A look at time with consequences: During the 1992 debate with rivals Bill Clinton and Ross Perot, George HW Bush looked at his wristwatch. Then it was difficult for him to answer a question from the audience.
Did you long for the end of the debate? In any case, Republican Bush’s time in the White House ended after the election.
Romney vs. Obama: When the Middle East is Too Far
Iran is connected to the sea through Syria. With this thesis, Mitt Romney did not exactly demonstrate her geographical knowledge in 2012.
In the debate against then-President Barack Obama, the Republican probably forgot that Iran borders two seas, but not Syria. Obama was reelected.
Clinton vs. Trump: when the label no longer matters
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had a fight in 2016. The Democrat: “I have a feeling that at the end of tonight I will be responsible for everything that happened.” Trump: “Why not?” Clinton replied, “Don’t be afraid to join the debate with even crazier statements.”
It was not the only time that Trump made an uncomfortable mark on the debate. During Clinton’s speeches, the TV-savvy Trump continued to grow behind her, bailing her out of trouble, as she later admitted herself. In the end, Trump won the election.
