October 2nd, 2012
07:07 PM ET
9 years ago
In debates, presidential candidates' tics and tells matter
Washington (CNN) - When Mitt Romney is agitated, his arms flail. President Barack Obama has a tendency to drone on and on. Debate experts say both should keep those quirks in check during the upcoming presidential debates.
That's because in the world of political theater, nobody likes a ham or a know-it-all, said Melissa Wade, a debate professor at Emory University.
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Romney ........ No honesty no integrity
Romney and Ryan .......... Laurel and Hardy of the 2012 Presidential campaign
Is this a silly game of poker or a serious political debate about the issue that we face as a nation?
We should concentrate on the policies offered by each candidate.
Stop trying to dumb it down
I wonder who will make the more notable.