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Full coverage of the 2018 Andrew Gillum vs. Ron DeSantis Florida Gubernatorial debate.

By Michael Gordon
11/01/2018 • 12:00 AM EST

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: Click or tap on any techniquesee definition - the definition will be displayed here.
 that appears in bold to show its definition.
: Gillum points out how the organization may be compromised.
: half truthsee definition - a statement that is essentially true, but lacking critical information and presented as the whole truth.
: DeSantis explains preexisting conditions were covered "in a way that would lower premiums for other people," without saying that way involves dramatically increasing rates for those with preexisting conditions.
: dysphemismsee definition - replacing or augmenting otherwise accurate or neutral language with more derogatory or unappealing terms to instill a negative association.
: The term "the Trump tax scam" frames the 2017 piece of legislation as deceptive and illegitimate, instead of using a neutral description like "the 2017 tax bill" or the official name, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act."
: cherry pickingsee definition - presenting only evidence that supports a conclusion while ignoring or withholding a broader portion that contradicts it.
: Gillum highlights only the 5-year low crime rate in 2017, while not mentioning the higher crime rates in prior years.
: false equivalencesee definition - implying that two things are essentially the same, despite being significantly different, by focusing on anecdotal or superficial similarities.
: Between an FBI investigation in Tallahassee and the Mueller investigation, when the former has direct ties to Gillum and the latter has no ties to DeSantis.
: whataboutismsee definition - discrediting a criticism by accusing hypocrisy to shift the focus away from oneself and onto others.
: Gillum shifts the focus from concerns about his own ethical issues to raising questions about DeSantis' ethics—redirecting the scrutiny onto DeSantis.
: whataboutismsee definition - discrediting a criticism by accusing hypocrisy to shift the focus away from oneself and onto others.
: Gillum shifts the focus from allegations of financial misconduct against him to raising similar concerns about DeSantis—redirecting the scrutiny onto DeSantis.
: guilt by associationsee definition - discrediting an opponent by linking them with a person, group, or entity viewed negatively by the target audience.
: DeSantis uses Gillum's support for a group formed after Trayvon Martin's death that was critical of Israel to label him as anti-Israel, even though his support for the group does not mean he aligns with all of its views.
: honor by associationsee definition - defending or championing cultural sacred cows to transfer the respect, authority, and prestige associated with those symbols onto oneself.
: DeSantis defends his speaking at an anti-Muslim conference by invoking the keynote speaker and defending him, thereby aligning himself with a Medal of Honor recipient and the patriotism, bravery, and honor that embodies.
: honor by associationsee definition - defending or championing cultural sacred cows to transfer the respect, authority, and prestige associated with those symbols onto oneself.
: DeSantis champions the police by asserting his support for their cause, aligning himself with the values of service and sacrifice while casting Gillum as opposed to these ideals.
: cherry pickingsee definition - presenting only evidence that supports a conclusion while ignoring or withholding a broader portion that contradicts it.
: DeSantis highlights only the Tallahassee murder rate, while not mentioning that its overall crime rate is not the highest in the state.
: hyperbolesee definition - an extravagant statement or figure of speech used for effect, not intended to be taken literally.
: Characterizing DeSantis as "wholly owned" by the NRA.
: cherry pickingsee definition - presenting only evidence that supports a conclusion while ignoring or withholding a broader portion that contradicts it.
: DeSantis highlights only the 2017 Tallahassee murder rate, while not mentioning that Tallahassee's overall crime rate was at a multi-year low.
: scapegoatingsee definition - shifting blame onto a convenient target for self-exoneration or to direct attention away from more likely causes.
: DeSantis shifts blame for the failure to prevent the Parkland school shooting onto local officials and the FBI and away from access to firearms or existing gun laws.
: red herringsee definition - throwing irrelevant information into an argument to divert attention from the real issue at hand.
: DeSantis brings up Trump choice to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, which may seem relevant, but does not address the question of him being a good role model for children.
: hyperbolesee definition - an extravagant statement or figure of speech used for effect, not intended to be taken literally.
: Characterizing DeSantis' toadyism to Trump as him worshipping at Trump's feet.