From Our Clients

2000 Vice Presidential Debate

“It was imperative to maximize the potential of the vice presidential debate … Thanks to your diligence, I believe this goal was accomplished.”

— U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman

2008 Farmfest Debate

"Al Franken more than held his own on ag issues."

— StarTribune

Ready to Enter the Debate Ring?

From political candidate forums to radio call-in shows, from cable television to town hall meetings, all debate formats require special preparation. If you’re going on "The O’Reilly Report" we’ll help you stay above or below the din.

Positive Communications debate training prepares you to handle any line of inquiry or attack with composure and confidence. Learn how to:

• Advocate your position clearly and concisely
• Handle the unexpected
• Diffuse negative questions or attacks
• Win the news coverage
• Sharpen on-camera timing and delivery skills

Campaign and Candidate Readiness:

Our founder Chris Jahnke has nearly 20 years of experience helping political candidates prepare for live televised debates. In the 2008 election cycle, her debate prep helped Governor Christine Gregoire (D-WA), Governor Bev Perdue (D-NC) and U.S. Senate Candidate Al Franken (D-MN) win their campaigns.

Chris can help your campaign streamline its debate prep operation and provide advanced training for the candidate.  Throw out the old three-ring binder approach and replace it with a message development system that will empower the candidate to address any question with the knowledge, confidence, and techniques to connect with voters.

Campaign Debate Prep:

• Campaign readiness assessment
• Negotiating the ground rules
• Developing the message strategy
• Handling all attacks
• Mock debate rehearsals