Tabitha Monahan notes that with just 10 days left, the latest presidential debate saw candidates offering rehearsed answers and failing to fully engage in a head-to-head discussion.
The debate featured candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, who presented their views on the presidency. Connolly aimed to be a president who speaks for ordinary people, while Humphreys highlighted her experience as a minister and former credit union manager.
Catherine Connolly wanted to be a president unafraid to use her voice and speak for ordinary people.
Heather Humphreys leant on her experience as a minister but also, of course, as a former credit union manager.
Unless the candidates delve deeper into their differing views, future debates may see more of the same evasive responses.
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Author's summary: Candidates gave rehearsed answers in the debate.