It's pretty standard practice actually. People tend to vote for the taller candidate. Strange, but true. Raised platforms are very often used to eliminate this advantage between candidates.Heard chatter that she wanted an elevated platform behind her podium so she did not look so short next to Donald. I am thinking there was an ulterior motive. Standing on a raised platform 4-5 inches off the floor if she started to feel woozy she could step off and the fall could be blamed on tripping off the edge of the platform rather than her poor health. Then it would all be Trump's fault for being such a tall male.