"Unless candidates really row in on their differing views, expect much of the same sidestepping in future debates Another day, another debate. Just 10 days left but still plenty of time for both candidates to give us the same answers and sidestep questions that really should be straightforward. We heard that Catherine Connolly wanted to be a president unafraid to use her voice and speak for ordinary people while Heather Humphreys leant on her experience as a minister but also, of course, as a former credit union manager."
"Another day, another debate. Just 10 days left but still plenty of time for both candidates to give us the same answers and sidestep questions that really should be straightforward. We heard that Catherine Connolly wanted to be a president unafraid to use her voice and speak for ordinary people while Heather Humphreys leant on her experience as a minister but also, of course, as a former credit union manager."
"We heard that Catherine Connolly wanted to be a president unafraid to use her voice and speak for ordinary people while Heather Humphreys leant on her experience as a minister but also, of course, as a former credit union manager."
Ten days remain before the election and another debate produced repetitive answers rather than clear contrasts. Candidates largely sidestepped straightforward questions, offering familiar lines instead of concrete positions. Catherine Connolly emphasized a presidential role that uses voice to represent ordinary people. Heather Humphreys highlighted ministerial experience and a background as a former credit union manager. Without candidates explicitly rowing in on and clarifying differing policy positions, debates are likely to continue delivering evasive responses instead of substantive distinctions for voters to assess. Voters may struggle to identify meaningful contrasts if rhetoric stays focused on credentials and rehearsed talking points.
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