Binders full of women.
Caught your attention, didn’t I?
In what seemed to be the most thrilling debate so far, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have showed what they are truly about. Running through topics like the economy, to education, and foreign relations, these men were on fire and I enjoyed every minute of it. Both of these men have accomplished so much and each have such huge followings behind them, yet face scrutiny every day. Although there were other sportsmanlike ways to handle some of the arguments, it was honestly fantastic to see how each candidate is passionate about helping the country, whether we agree with their views or not. In a way, I kind of wish that’s how we could run a lot of things: put the forerunners upfront, ask them questions, and we decide who has the better “big” picture.
This whole display is a grandiose “job interview” and whomever has the better credentials or disposition to influence the audience is chosen. Obama and Romney are the chosen few;they had to be hitting each other below the belt for a reason. Add a little spice, some controversy and we inspire passion– it’s what gets the people going! Even if someone took a whole country down with them, it is amazing to see how much influence works with other people. I applaud both men for taking on this challenge of president:Obama, for choosing to do it a second time and trying to stay true to his character, and Romney for having the courage and strategics to make it from the GOP to the final bout. Here’s to round three and may the best man win.
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:15 am
How interesting! I had never really thought of a presidential debate as a job interview, but really, thats what it boils down to. We the people are in control of who gets the job. Equally as interesting, isn’t it odd that you would think with all their money, fame, and following, the candidates -Obama and Romney themselves- would have the power in this situation? But really, the people have the power. Power to the people =)
October 23rd, 2012 at 11:19 am
Seeing this procedure as a job interview is indeed an intriguing way of classifying the election process. You can look at one (Obama) as being experienced in the field and the other (Romney) as having new ideas. It all comes down to which of the two has plans that will reach a broader audience. The United States is filled with a “melting pot” of people and we all have various needs to be met. These diversities are what drive Obama and Romney in forming their policies of what they feel will help as many as people as possible. Even though we may side or disagree with one candidate over the other, keeping an open mind is the “leader” thing to do. As Funmi spoke about in her post, we have to learn of others’ differences and be willing to accept them.
October 23rd, 2012 at 3:03 pm
You’re totally right, it is like a job interview. They both have been working hard these past couple of months to persuade us into thinking they’re the right choice for the position, and I’m glad I got to see it happen.
October 23rd, 2012 at 6:50 pm
I agree with the post of the presidential debate being an “interview like” process. However, the down side of this interview style is that both parties can show or fake their way to get the job, but the importance is when they actually perform. It’s like looking at two perfect constructed resumes, but the employer (We The People) won’t know what will happen to the country once we “hire” one of the presidential candidates….That is what is so sketchy about these presidential debates. Actions speak louder than words to me.
October 23rd, 2012 at 7:18 pm
I feel differently. I see your point. It makes sense to have these two “duke it out” on a “grandiose job interview”, but I think some shots were low. I feel as leaders they have to carry themselves in a specific manner and they haven’t been doing that. They have been talking over each other and over the moderators, but I feel it’s just passion and the heat of the debate.