Here is a scoring aid to use while watching the debates tonight…..feel free to add your own and post them.
If a statistic is given and a source cited +2 points
If a sound bite is mentioned -1 point
Each time the phrase ‘that’s not true’ is uttered -1 point
If you refute a stat by citing +2
Cut off your opponent -1 point
Mention an actual plan to help with healthcare +1 point
State actual description of ‘a vision’ with an actual plan +2 points
Mentioning vision with no plan – 2 points
State to the moderator, “I’ll answer that question in a moment but……” -4 points
Use a real person’s experience to prove a point you get an…..’awwwww’ but no points
Mention a past administration pro or con -2 points
Facts on your plan for future job growth +2 points
Whining -4 points
Caught in a lie -4 points
Catching/proving opponent in a lie +5 points
Moderator–pulling answer back to the questions………priceless
This is not diabetes but I am still a Diabetesdad.