Performance as Theater

The discussion highlights the notion that political debates are often more about performance than policy. One participant argues that candidates use these platforms to engage in theatrical exchanges rather than substantive discussions about their platforms. For example, the conversation focuses on how Vice President Harris skillfully pointed out Trump's weaknesses while concentrating on delivering her key messages. This approach is contrasted with Trump's responses, which often deflected attention away from pressing issues, reinforcing the idea that the debates serve more as spectacles than venues for genuine governance discourse.