First of all, my apologies to Lester Holt. He was up to the task. I also like the format that permitted extended discussions of the topic. After these debates, I typically go back and forth from FOXNews to MS NBC. That gives me some sense of the reaction from left and right although it does not encompass the crazies on the Internet. My senses that Lester Holt will be criticized by the right and there will be dog whistle type of innuendo. The Internet will doubtless be a blaze.
Listening to both sides, it's quite clear that the Clinton supporters we're pleased and the Trump supporters were not. Now, in postfact politics, question is does it make any difference. Does phenomenology or psychological set theory or just plain prejudice and ignorance rule the day? Having watched the debate in trumps incoherent answers which became worse and worse I can't imagine why anybody could think of voting for him. But why do I think I am immune from the same tendencies that affect his supporters?
It will be interesting to see just how inventive the spin Doctors can be. And, of course, it will be interesting to see the reaction to the spin followed by the spin to the reaction. One thing is sure, it will be a downward spiral.
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