“One of the undervalued contributors to Trump's stunning 2016 victory was the masterful performance Pence had in his debate against Hillary Clinton running mate Tim Kaine, who was admittedly a bit of a disaster.”
A strong, confident performance in a high‑stakes debate can sway public opinion and offset weaknesses elsewhere on a ticket.
In simple terms: Debate performance can be decisive in elections.
Effective debate can compensate for broader campaign flaws.
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Other factors like economic conditions also heavily influence outcomes.
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