Opponent Research - National Democratic Training Committee

How to Prepare Your Candidate for a Political Debate

Introduction

Overview

Political Debate Research

Moderator and Topic Research

Opponent Research

Political Debate Preparation

Set Goals for the Debate

Prepare Talking Points, Counterpoints, and Zingers

Prepare Opening and Closing Statements

Prepare Scripts for Debate Dress Rehearsal

Prepare for Debate Logistics

Attitude and Approach

Set Expectations

Political Debate Practice

Conduct a Debate Dress Rehearsal

Practice Pivoting

Debrief Your Candidate

Candidate Feedback

Next Steps

Bring it All Together

Tell Us What You Think

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Political Debate Research

2.2 Opponent Research

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