Jim Lehrer: The Real Purpose of Presidential Debates

1,596 views · Published 26 September 2012 · 4:51 · Indexed 22 October 2026

Channel: FORA.tv · 2012 · News & Politics

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Peabody Award-winning journalist Jim Lehrer discusses the real reason people watch Presidential debates.  He argues that while the debates are usually viewed as a forum to discuss ideas, they mostly serve to reinforce people's general impressions of the candidates.

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