The upcoming presidential candidate debates might spark a yawn or two from people tired of watching political rhetoric on television.

Saturday, September 23, 2000

The upcoming presidential candidate debates might spark a yawn or two from people tired of watching political rhetoric on television. But, no matter how tempted, we should not let that happen to ourselves.

Analysts across the ocuntry agree on one thing – presidential debates can have a subtle, important effect on a close race that sometimes has been difficult to measure in the polls in past election years, according to a recent Associated Press story.

Candidates who meet face to face sway undecided and swing voters. The event change a candidate’s image and often teach voters some valuable lessons.

So, it’s no stretch of the imagination to relaize how important it will be for all of us to flip the channel off ourfavorite program in the coming weeks, and onto the presidential debates.

What we learn now will help us decide how our lives will be affected in the future.