The debate’s impact often resembles the transition from fall to winter – a gradual change rather than an immediate shift, influenced by media coverage and public perception.
Ford's gaffe in the 1976 debate, initially underappreciated, gradually became significant as media highlighted it, leading to a deeper public realization about its implications.
The 2024 review by The Washington Post indicated that media coverage, though initially downplaying Ford's comments, ultimately played a key role in shaping public perception.
Biden's struggles in his June debate were immediate and impactful, contrasting with Ford's experience where the full repercussions of his words took time to manifest.
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