The GOP Republican Presidential Debate of 2015 consisted of fiery topics, competitors, and opinions. Located in the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California, 11 Republican candidates faced off addressing the country’s greatest issues the controversies surrounding each candidate, moderated by Jake Tapper, Dana Bash and Hugh Hewitt. Front runners included Fiorina, Rubio, Cristie and Bush, and they were considered the winners of the debate. This debate explored many aspects of the candidates and the controversial issues of this year. This paper will explore the nature of the candidates, their verbal and nonverbal cues, and who would be the best candidate for our 2016 president. First and foremost, Donald Trump started off the debate being asked,
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He is known for his laid back demeanor and deferment via humor. He didn’t have as much of a chance to voice his opinions as the more heavily attacked candidates. Carson is a 64 year old American born author, politician, and a retired Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon. He was the first ever surgeon to separate conjoined twins heads and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented to him in 2008 by former president George W. Bush. Other than his accomplishments in the medical field he is known for his highly conservative ideals and commentaries, including his Christian beliefs. Although he didn’t stand out in the debate as a winner, his nonverbal communication cues showcased him in bright light. He had open body language even when addressing questions directed at his character. That along with his tall posture his demeanor screamed confidence all around. His verbal cues were a little different, referencing the bible when talking about how he’d change taxes to tithing system which seemed a little too strong of a religious element in the government. Carson also used, in my opinion, too much “you” language in getting his point across. It was a disconnect between him and his …show more content…
After dropping poll ratings in the weeks leading up to the debate Walker needed an edge to gain an advantage in the polls but he didn’t say anything that particularly captivated the audience. The 48 year old Iowan native was a high school dropout who left to join the American Red Cross. Walker maintained good eye contact and appeared confident and prepared for the debate. His body language and attentiveness played well to his goal of establishing a presence in the debate but he fell short verbally. He sounded passionate and executed his insult towards Trump stating that they didn’t need an Apprentice in the White House, but after that he was a laid back personality that didn’t have much to
He is known for his laid back demeanor and deferment via humor. He didn’t have as much of a chance to voice his opinions as the more heavily attacked candidates. Carson is a 64 year old American born author, politician, and a retired Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon. He was the first ever surgeon to separate conjoined twins heads and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, presented to him in 2008 by former president George W. Bush. Other than his accomplishments in the medical field he is known for his highly conservative ideals and commentaries, including his Christian beliefs. Although he didn’t stand out in the debate as a winner, his nonverbal communication cues showcased him in bright light. He had open body language even when addressing questions directed at his character. That along with his tall posture his demeanor screamed confidence all around. His verbal cues were a little different, referencing the bible when talking about how he’d change taxes to tithing system which seemed a little too strong of a religious element in the government. Carson also used, in my opinion, too much “you” language in getting his point across. It was a disconnect between him and his …show more content…
After dropping poll ratings in the weeks leading up to the debate Walker needed an edge to gain an advantage in the polls but he didn’t say anything that particularly captivated the audience. The 48 year old Iowan native was a high school dropout who left to join the American Red Cross. Walker maintained good eye contact and appeared confident and prepared for the debate. His body language and attentiveness played well to his goal of establishing a presence in the debate but he fell short verbally. He sounded passionate and executed his insult towards Trump stating that they didn’t need an Apprentice in the White House, but after that he was a laid back personality that didn’t have much to