Televised town halls shape 2016 campaign dynamics
The piece notes town hall formats on CNN Fox and MSNBC rising in importance for the 2016 race. It cites Trump’s contentious abortion answer and how intimate questions from voters can challenge candidates more than journalist led queries. Executives Ailes and Zucker shaped the format's history and strategy.
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Clinton and Sanders appeal to Wisconsin Democrats at dinner
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders urged Wisconsin Democrats at the state party dinner as Tuesday's primary neared. Clinton criticized Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley for past anti gay remarks, while a Marquette poll showed Sanders ahead 49 to 45. Cruz, Trump and Kasich campaigned across the state.
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Town hall format shapes campaign TV coverage
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper compares debates to three dimensional chess while a town hall format gives candidates a clear time structure and audience participation. Greta Van Susteren notes Trump and rivals get prime time town halls leveling the field, while Cruz attendance remains uncertain. The town hall’s audience involvement distinguishes it from standard campaign coverage.
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