Análisis funcional de los debates en las elecciones generales de 2008

摘要: This research the Functional Theory to analyze two debates featuring main political leaders in 2008 Spanish general elections. These confrontations between candidates have been analyzed from perspective of communication (debates were also held 1993). Candidates these messages more focused on attacks than acclaims or positive statements. Few defenses used. Policy was a common topic parties. The incumbent acclaimed more, and attacked less, challenger both generally particular past deeds. General goals ideals used acclaim attack. results are similar those obtained content analysis electoral debates, following United States America, Ukraine, South Korea Israel, so it appears that there some characteristics transcend borders.