By Alex Henderson Before former football star and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Hershel Walker debated Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock on Friday, October 14, he set the bar low with some self-deprecating comments — saying “I’m not that smart” and warning that Warnock would be a better debater. Many pundits saw it as a calculated move on Walker’s part; when expectations are set so low, even a semi-competent performance can seem like a pleasant surprise. Although some pundits, following the debate, commented that Walker’s performance was better than expected, the GOP candidate had his…
