Scott Widmeyer Advocates for Civility in Politics Amid Election Tensions
‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ discussed during lecture on civility in politics
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Wednesday, November 20, 2024
By Staff
In a recent lecture hosted by The Shepherdstown Chronicle, Scott Widmeyer, co-chair of the Stubblefield Institute, addressed the critical issue of civility in politics during the 2024 election. He highlighted the deterioration of civil discourse between candidates, giving Donald Trump's campaign an 'F' for derogatory remarks toward his opponents and rating Kamala Harris's campaign a 'C' for similar reasons. Widmeyer emphasized the importance of local media in keeping citizens informed and discussed strategies for encouraging more respectful political engagement, urging the audience to foster civility and accountability in American democracy.
