Haass: A Much Cruder Public Discourse in Politics

The transcript discusses the upcoming presidential debates, comparing past and present public discourse. It highlights Trump's strategy in Pennsylvania, focusing on anti-trade rhetoric and the need to appeal beyond his base. The discussion also covers the tight race between Trump and Clinton, analyzing polls and the unique dynamics of the election. The campaign's focus is on the challenges each candidate faces, with an emphasis on making the other candidate the subject of the campaign.

According to the text, what is the significance of the polls mentioned?

What are the contrasting characteristics of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as described in the text?