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The West Wing debate was very interesting and Jimmy Smits and Alan Alda did a great job play acting as real candidates. I don't think that being quick witted and coming up with the best comebacks in debate are the best qualities to look for in a leader. There has to be more substance than just having the gift of gab which of course both these actors have in abundance.
Some of the leaders I have had the most respect for have been very intelligent but not so quick on the comeback and did not say much but when they did it was usually something of substance. They were not so much interested in sticking it to someone but rather intent on solving a problem.
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