Full coverage of the 2022 Georgia U.S. Senate debate between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.

By Michael Gordon and Angela Fraioli
11/06/2022 • 08:33 AM EST

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: honor by associationsee definition - defending or championing cultural sacred cows to transfer the respect, authority, and prestige associated with those symbols onto oneself.
: Christianity.
: common folksee definition - connecting with an audience by giving the impression that you understand and share their everyday struggles and concerns.
: By emphasizing his large family, small-town roots, and core values, Walker aligns himself with the everyday struggles and aspirations of working-class Americans.
: common folksee definition - connecting with an audience by giving the impression that you understand and share their everyday struggles and concerns.
: By referencing his modest upbringing in nearby housing projects and being one of 12 children, Warnock fosters relatability with those from similar backgrounds.
: false claimsee definition - a statement that is directly contradicted by fact and can be easily proven untrue.
: The U.S. wasn't energy independent before, including during the Trump era.[1]
: passing the bucksee definition - shifting blame onto someone else for self-exoneration or to direct attention away from those really at fault.
: To big oil and pharma for the financial hardships Georgians are facing.
: minimizationsee definition - portraying something you don't want to address as trivial or insignificant, to divert attention from it and onto matters deemed more important.
: Walker trivializes the cost of insulin, in light of other everyday essentials that are also too expensive for many Americans.
: straw mansee definition - misrepresenting an opponent's position or argument to make it easier to attack, usually by exaggerating, distorting, or just completely fabricating it.
: Walker suggested that poor diet can contribute to insulin resistance, NOT that those taking insulin are responsible for its high cost.
: labelingsee definition - casting a person or group into a rigid, stereotypical identity and assigning names or attributes to that identity.
: Walker reduces Warnock to a blind partisan follower, loyal to outside interests, while portraying himself as the true representative of everyday Georgians.
: accuse of lyingsee definition - reacting to undesirable truths simply with accusations of lies and lying.
: Walker simply calls the accusation a lie, without providing any evidence to the contrary or refuting any part of the accusation.[2]
: passing the bucksee definition - shifting blame onto someone else for self-exoneration or to direct attention away from those really at fault.
: To the people of Georgia, for him continuing to claim he didn't pay for an abortion.
: false claimsee definition - a statement that is directly contradicted by fact and can be easily proven untrue.
: Walker has expressed support for a complete ban on abortion, with no exceptions.[3]
: slogansee definition - a brief, striking phrase designed to be memorable, evoke emotional appeal, and reinforce a specific message or idea.
: "Do you want a senator who wants to control your life or a senator who wants to save your life?" using parallel structure to create a stark contrast, making it emotionally compelling and easy to recall.
: projectionsee definition - accusing an opponent of using the same underhanded tactics or committing the same misdeeds the accuser is guilty of.
: Walker accuses Warnock of promoting abortion, while he has also faced accusations of urging a woman to have an abortion.[3]
: glittering generalitiessee definition - vague, emotionally charged language that evokes strong feelings or associations, but offers few if any specifics.
: About not supporting an increase in the minimum wage because of his belief in the dignity of work, the dignity of workers, essential workers, essential wages, essential benefits, participating in prosperity, a livable wage, and getting to a good place.
: baseless claimsee definition - a bold statement that is presented as accepted or established fact, with no discernable evidence to support the claim.
: A statement Warnock made in 2015 about police conduct in the Michael Brown shooting has hurt law enforcement morale and recruitment and empowered criminals.[4]
: labelingsee definition - casting a person or group into a rigid, stereotypical identity and assigning names or attributes to that identity.
: Walker reduces Warnock to a proxy for national Democratic leadership, while portraying himself as a champion of everyday Georgians.
: ad hominemsee definition - attacking the character or motive of the person making an argument, rather than addressing the argument itself.
: Warnock dismisses the critique about eviction lawsuits, not by addressing the content or validity of the allegations, but by attacking Walker’s character.
: minimizationsee definition - portraying something you don't want to address as trivial or insignificant, to divert attention from it and onto matters deemed more important.
: Warnock trivializes the details of the lawsuit with his ex-wife, in light of the amazing children that came out of the marriage.
: fault as virtuesee definition - reframing a weakness or undesirable trait as a strength by highlighting any positive aspect of it.
: Walker suggests his history of domestic violence allegations— which could be seen as damaging and disqualifying— instead demonstrates his authenticity and perseverance.
: fault as virtuesee definition - reframing a weakness or undesirable trait as a strength by highlighting any positive aspect of it.
: Walker suggests his past mental health condition— which could raise concerns about his fitness for office— instead gives him a unique ability to relate to and advocate for those facing similar issues.
: false claimsee definition - a statement that is directly contradicted by fact and can be easily proven untrue.
: Not everybody with a job has health care.[5]
: minimizationsee definition - portraying something you don't want to address as trivial or insignificant, to divert attention from it and onto matters deemed more important.
: Warnock downplays the importance of his position on who should run for president in 2024 by emphasizing his focus on his current responsibilities.
: guilt by associationsee definition - discrediting an opponent by linking them with a person, group, or entity viewed negatively by the target audience.
: Walker uses an "allies" analogy to identify Warnock with Biden's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan.
: minimizationsee definition - portraying something you don't want to address as trivial or insignificant, to divert attention from it and onto matters deemed more important.
: Walker diminishes the significance of investigations into election interference by Trump, in light of other issues he believes are more pressing.
: minimizationsee definition - portraying something you don't want to address as trivial or insignificant, to divert attention from it and onto matters deemed more important.
: Walker trivializes concerns about the potential offensiveness of the Atlanta Braves' branding, in light of other matters he considers more concerning.
: honor by associationsee definition - defending or championing cultural sacred cows to transfer the respect, authority, and prestige associated with those symbols onto oneself.
: Christianity.

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