The debate heard round the world. At least that’s what it feels like. I’m sure that this debate was no more covered or anticipated than any other, but that’s the way it’s seeming today. I’m not going to go through the debate blow by blow, or more accurately, whimper by whimper, but instead I want to discuss the reactions to it. What was infinitely more telling about the nature of public opinion than the debate was the constant stream of reactions that followed each and every muttering. By the time ‘Big Bird’ was out of Mitt Romney’s mouth, it was already an internet sensation with ‘Save Big Bird’ shirts probably being worn today(Think Save Ferris).   What amazed me was not that Romney was declared the winner of the debate, it was the reasons behind it.
We know as a society that it is not what you say, but how you say it. Still, the fact that each person I have heard from outwardly says “yeah, all of the facts were wrong, I knew that as they were being said and got the confirmation after, but I still think Romney won the debate†confuses me. He wasn’t saying anything that well to pull in that kind of response. In contrast, President Obama wasn’t at the top of his game, and maybe that was just too much for people to handle given how desperately they are looking for that 2008 Hope.
 What impresses me is the involvement I saw. A lot of the older generation claims that people in their 20’s don’t care, aren’t listening and don’t pay attention. The amount of people following the debate last night proves differently. What isn’t being discussed in the analysis report is that by alienating them, by telling the country that 60 year olds+ don’t have to worry, you’ve alienated the most outspoken group of people and they will make sure you know it through Facebook, Reddit, blogs, Twitter, etc.  Maybe we did learn one or two things from PBS as kids. In fact, I’d have to agree with this author listing the top 10 things they learned from Sesame Street.
“Reposition yourself for success- hard work and dedication can reanimate anyone, be Passionate about something, don’t underestimate the value of having fun, expand your business model, provide the forum to listen to others, adapt to changing behaviors, plan for long term success, and chase a good cause that inspires others to follow.†– Ricardo Aranda
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Agree that certain groups, including 20 somethings, are laregely left out of political discourse and believe it’s a mistake. Both parties pander to a certain majority leaving too many feeling like an after-thought at best.