Quick analysis from 51³Ô¹ÏÍøpolitical experts
To assist journalists covering tonight’s presidential debate, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøelection experts are providing real-time insights throughout the evening.
DALLAS (SMU) – To assist journalists covering tonight’s presidential debate, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøelection experts are providing real-time insights throughout the evening.
TRUMP’S BEST-LAID TRAP
jmwilson@smu.edu
On Trump’s TPP attack…
- “He’s smart to trap her on whether TPP is Obama’s fault. She won’t criticize Obama. Trump is spirited and reasonably specific. He is also being quite aggressive – not sure how that plays out against a female opponent. Hillary is Hillary – knowledgeable, under control, a little boring and condescending. Nobody who’s not already voting for her is going to her web site!”
Wilson is an 51³Ô¹ÏÍøassociate professor of Political Science with specific expertise in politics and religion.
TRUMP STEERING DEBATE HIS DIRECTION
samartin@mail.smu.edu
On who does better when the talk is trade …
- “Clinton started out strong in her first answer about working people, but when Trump turned the conversation to NAFTA, he did well – except for his tone. I think Clinton made a mistake by letting the trade debate drag on.”
Martin is an 51³Ô¹ÏÍøassistant professor of Communication Studies in the Meadows School of the Arts
EARLY EDGE GOES TO CLINTON
bvoth@smu.edu
On who is winning the economic argument …
- “Clinton is scoring better in the opening minutes. She’s giving better details and exhibiting a positive demeanor. Trump is being repetitive and needs more detail.
Voth is SMU’s director of debate and an associate professor of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs.
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