well I hope u guys are right. I am diablosing a bit right now. I do believe it's mostly because of enthusiasm, while Hillary being radio silent in August certainly didn't do her any favors.
I am worried that we are putting all our bets on the debates to turn the tide but I don't feel so confident that it's such a slam dunk for Hillary. I really hope I am wrong.
Enthusiasm really doesn't matter that much, plus it is subjective. A lot of people argued that Bernie had more enthusiasm but it did not win him the primary. It matters more to connect with people and have them get out and vote for you Hillary here as a massive advantage.
Perhaps, putting your bets in the debate is probably what is going on in terms of helping improve things for each candidate not saying that is both candidates strategy, but it will be really important. Personally, I don't think what goes on now between the first debate really matters that much in terms of optics. Of course both sides still really needs to campaign effective, using all their tools effective and such, but looking great, saying something stupid,or smart, and having a controversy or not, isn't that important right now unless it'll have a huge affect on the debate. Obviously the debate will talk about emails and Hillary's health, but they aren't most likely going to spend dozens of minutes on it just because of how debates are structured I think. Controversies is only going to change a few points or depress some support for a temporary amount of time, but it'll change quickly which the debates happen. Again, unless something really, really bad happens and if one side has a consistent bad week that ends in a bad debate.