If we thought last fall’s attention to political candidates and various debates was exhausting, then we’ve underestimated what’s ahead.
The most recent GOP debate minus Donald Trump; the analysis of the most recent debate minus Donald Trump; and the preparations in Iowa and New Hampshire for their moments in the spotlight this coming week are everywhere.
Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Sanders, and Clinton — it sounds like a law firm – are all trying to outshine each other. The media are too, with this one touting an “exclusive” and another claiming an “inside look”. Words like “winner,” “unbeatable,” and “favorite” are commonplace.
Donald Trump has said it’s all about commanding and controlling the news feeds to get the most attention. Certainly he’s a pro at that. Hilary Clinton isn’t so bad at it either, although some of the notoriety about her emails probably isn’t what she had in mind.
And after the two upcoming primaries, there are forty-eight versions more. And most likely forty-eight versions of “Look at me, look at me, look at me.” The thing is, we shouldn’t equate the ability to put on a good road show with the ability to govern.
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