Format Key to Tactics in SC Debate
Update [2007-4-26 21:28:10 by Ross Smith]: Well, you can throw out some of what is below as inapplicable since the format was somewhat wild. MSNBC kept it something of a secret until the debate, perhaps because it was too complicated to explain. More tomorrow on the format as applied. Much of the advice below is still useful, but . . .
While "pundits" and "Democratic strategists" are repeating mantras about syle and substance, smart debate coaches (to the extent the candidates employ any) start with the format because the format dictates the best tactics to achieve the substantive and stylistic goals.
Read more below the fold for the unique features of the South Carolina debate's format and how that will influence tactics . . .
