The confusion during the presidential debate in the Republic: “We don’t see the clock!”

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The presidential debate on tv Republic has aroused emotions not only due to questions, but besides due to method problems. any candidates reported they did not see the clock counting down the time to answer. How was the discussion?

On Friday 9 May at 20:00, a debate organised by conservative media began: TV Republika, tv in Poland24 and tv Trwam. She took part 10 presidential candidatesbut they didn't show up Rafał Trzaskowski and Magdalena Biejat. Neither did he receive the invitation Maciej Maciak.

Atypical debate – questions from experts alternatively of journalists

The debate had a unique format – the first part of the question was not asked by journalists, but by journalists. experts:

  • Rafał Brzoska, president of InPost, asked about the deregulation of the economy, the simplification of the retirement age and the "1 for 2" rule (the elimination of 2 regulations erstwhile introducing a fresh one).
  • Prof. Ryszard Piotrowski, a constitutionalist, raised legal issues.
  • Łukasz Jankowski, president of the Chief Medical Council, asked about wellness improvement and patient safety.

“We don’t have a clock!” – The confusion in the studio

When Sławomir Mentzen (Confederation) concluded his statement, pointed out that Can't see the clockHe doesn't know how much time he has left.
We don't have a clock. Our opponents have a clock behind the camera. said Mentzen.
A akin remark was made Karol Nawrocki.

Driver Katarzyna Gójska (TV Republic) and Michał Adamczyk (inPoland24) assured that shortly all candidates would see the countdown.
We don't do that with apothecary precision. You'll have the clock moving in a minute. said Gójska.
Adamczyk added: – This is besides what Mr. Karol Nawrocki asks for. He doesn't see a clock here either..

Summary of the debate

Although the debate focused on crucial economical and social issues, it is precisely technical problems They caught the audience's attention. deficiency of synchronisation in displaying time may have affected the equal opportunities of candidates.


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