If the writer is taking a positive position about the topic, he is the topic Con
Neutral to
Pro

If the writer is taking a positive position about the topic, he is Neutral to the topic.

Sorry if i was wrong

from the political point of view it could be said that the candidate   is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue. it is an open discussion but probably she is making a presentation and can choose which subjects she wants to address. she is very likely to attain her aim which is to convince voters to accept her proposal.