How to Empathize Using Ethos (Live Blog #1)

At the very beginning of the democratic debate, Sanders and Clinton reach out using ethos right off the bat. It's actually kind of funny that Sanders and Clinton share the same opening strategy of connecting with their audience, even though they continue to go head-and-head throughout the debate. Hilary states that she desires to equalize pay of the women in America, the audience responds with applause. She was directing this statement towards women, her objective is to uplift the women of the audience as well as gain their vote. Sanders reaches out to the elderly crowd by stating that he wants to help them pay the dues they still owe, as well as give them the health care that everyone deserves. Both reach out to crowds that they are apart of themselves, strengthening their ethos.