MaroonStain said:
Why mention the first debate but not the second debate?
Because the second debate isn't germane to the point I was making.
I was talking about turnout and that no one knows for sure how it will end up after Election Day. We are seeing an increase in early voting but is it new/increased voters or people voting earlier than normal for various reasons (Covid, enthusiasm, etc).? The first debate was relevant to some people being turned off by BOTH candidates and deciding not to vote. For those people, the second debate is irrelevant b/c they tuned out of frustration with what they perceived as bad candidates on both sides. I know plenty of people who voted and still decided not to watch the second debate. (As an aside, I watched all the debates as well as several clips of replays since I enjoy politics like a sport).
No one really is excited about Biden. People have strong opinions both ways on Trump. That leads to energetic voters but will it necessarily mean high turnout across the board? I think you will see increased turnout in areas (white non-college rurals for example) and decreases in other demographics.
And I was commentating on "people" not my personal opinion. I knew who I was voting for ages ago.
Not sure what you are suggesting with this post and the thumbs down.