The Political Stage
99% Invisible
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The Biggest Screw Ups
Every little detail about that stage, how they're standing, is discussed and litigated early. You can have a candidate shake hands. The present they have with each other. What they're doing when the other person's talking. Then there are the conventions also incredible dramaturgical feats. From the message of the speeches to the timing of the balloon drop. Even the chance of the crowds that seem so spontaneous, they're completely pre-planned by the campaign staff.
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