I don't think a reporter should give advice or make predictions.
A couple of weeks is a long time in American politics.
Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment.
Some people continue to pretend that anchor people are reporters.
Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.
It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roosevelt did, as John F. Kennedy did, as Ronald Reagan did.