Our team of executive communication coaches rate the candidates' speaking skills at each major debate. These ratings are based purely on their speaking skills across a range of categories, not on their political positions. Here's how they did.
1 = Poor, 10 = Great
Event: Presidential Debate 1 | Date: September 29, 2020 | |
Category | Biden | Trump |
1. Eye Contact | 8 | 5.5 |
2. Vocal Delivery | 7.5 | 7.25 |
3. Clarity of Speech | 7.5 | 4 |
4. Language and Messaging | 6.5 | 2.5 |
5. Facial Expressions | 6.5 | 5.25 |
6. Hand Gestures | 7.5 | 5 |
7. Body Language | 6.75 | 5.5 |
8. Speed: Rate | 7.75 | 6.25 |
9. Speed: Pace | 7.25 | 4.25 |
10. Connection to Listeners | 7.75 | 5.25 |
Total | 58 | 40.25 |
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