Is following all the election debates and discussions a good means to learn political science?

I think they are - I'v learned a few things by watching them and then talking about the debate with some of people I know. Cheers!

in todays times
it is relevant,
But you still need to study the Book
to pass the school test. 

Hello K:

I don't think so.. Political Science in more about science than it is about politics..

excon

No, elections tend to boil down complex multifaceted issues into sound bites and spectacle.

It is far more important to understand why Aleppo is a significant place in the current geopolitical picture than to know that candidate Gary Johnson was embarrased that he didn't recognize Aleppo and have an immediate answer about his views on it.