[x] Buffy goes high. The girl in the audience was an activist Willow had met at UC Sunnydale. "Ms. Summers' administration already has several women in prominent positions, and she's supporting Juan Cortez for city council, one of our nation's many successful immigrants. Will you show the same commitment to inclusivity and multiculturalism?"
[x] Buffy goes low. The distinguished looking man in the audience was a relative of one of the cops, and wearing a suit despite the heat. "Mr. Gervais, The Greco family was one of your principal investors when you developed the Devonian Complex in South Boston, and they're one of Wolfram and Hart's biggest clients. How are you going to keep organized crime out of Sunnydale when you're in bed with them?"
[X] They gathered a ton of useful info for the debate, and they know none of the damaging blackmail is going to come out immediately. Better to prepare to win it decisively and deal with this emotion warlock before doing anything else. If nothing else, it'll improve your negotiating position.