Nevertheless, candidates sought votes through television debates, which often left the average voter wanting for a concrete reason to give either candidate their vote. 
Mbali na hali hii, wagombea waliwashawishi wapiga kura pia kupitia midahalo iliyorushwa kwenye vituo vya televisheni, midahalo iliyomfanya mpiga kura wa kawaida kutaka kupata sababu za msingi za kwa nini ampigie kura mgombea mmojawapo.