2020 Presidential Election

[cathexis]

Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

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Trump interrupts so...

Biden : "Be Quiet. If you have anything to say that isn't a lie or a rude ugly personal attack, you can wait till it is your turn. Till then, be quiet.

But one thing he shouldn't do is look like he's helplessly looking to the moderator to stop Trump.

And every time he does it...just say "Be Quiet" and go back to your point.
Trump's interruptions will be pointed out and will annoy people.

Wishing you the best, Joe.

Biden will do well during this debate. His only potential problems would be the gaffs, which it seems he's done with. Must have had ongoing speech preparation over the past year.

People watching will observe that Biden genuinely cares about the regular worker and farmer; whereas, Trump's arrogance, disdain, and rude behavior will be on ripe display.

This debate is not very worrisome for me. As my Partner says of the Trump supporters, they "already drank the Kool-aid." We really have no chance to recruit the "deplorables," a lost cause group. Biden knows the groups he must play to. The suburban women, college educated white men, and rust belt labor are his goal and forte. He has most labor, people of color, and the college educated in his corner.

The only worry I have will be the emotional feelings on November third, and that's a personal problem brought on by mail in votes. Not a nailbiter now, but its either that or go to bed early (not likely).

[C0LLETTE]

Funny thing, I'm thinking the CNN pundits have been reading my advice to Biden... problem is that his campaign advisors have not and they keep insisting it's important to stop and fact check him....therein lies disaster for Biden.

Ignore Trump.

[~ocean]

Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

Funny thing, I'm thinking the CNN pundits have been reading my advice to Biden... problem is that his campaign advisors have not and they keep insisting it's important to stop and fact check him....therein lies disaster for Biden.

Ignore Trump.

I agree ~ Trump sinks himself ~ he will come out slinging lies and crap ~ he's self destructive.

[BullDog]

I think Biden and his advisors have the debate well in hand. Biden just needs to execute and he's shown plenty of evidence lately of being very focused and disciplined.

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/0...d-biden-422319

Excerpts:

With those stakes in mind, POLITICO interviewed more than a dozen campaign aides and outside allies about the candidates’ preparations and expectations for the 90-minute showdown at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Here’s a look at what we learned.

Biden’s imperative: Don’t play Trump’s game

Stick to Covid-19 and the economy. Don’t waste valuable time fact-checking the president, except perhaps his most egregious falsehoods. And be ready for Trump to go after your kid — and your brothers.

These are among the pointers Biden’s advisers are giving the candidate in prep sessions ahead of the debate.

“The goal for this debate is to not be a fact-checker of Donald Trump. His goal is to communicate directly to the American people and to outline his vision for how we overcome the pandemic, finally,” said a second person familiar with the Biden campaign’s thinking.

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Meanwhile, Trump and his idiotic followers (and sadly some on the left) have been spending months claiming Biden is senile. They are violating one of the cardinal rules of debates which is never lower expectations for your opponent. Now Trump is claiming Biden is taking performance-enhancing drugs which explains his coherence. Ridiculous. All this will just make Biden look even stronger and clearer when it is obvious he isn't the slightest bit senile.

I can't wait!

[C0LLETTE]

Who needs enemies...

"Meanwhile, Trump and his idiotic followers (and sadly some on the left) have been spending months claiming Biden is senile." Bulldog

It's probably the longest unbroken tradition on "The Left"....stabbing each other in the back until they slip and slide in each other's blood off the political stage.

I'm very fond of the film, "The Death of Stalin".

[BullDog]

Okay, I will be honest, I didn't think Biden was quite as strong as I would have hoped, but that almost seems unfair given the shit show and constant interruptions.

Biden did make some good points. Maybe they will get out in short clips on TV and social media.

I can't see how Trump helped himself at all. I don't see how anyone who wasn't already going to vote for him would be convinced to vote for him now.

Moderators should have a mute button where they can cut off the mic of the person who isn't supposed to be speaking.

I don't expect this will change the dynamics of the race.

What a disgrace. I just hope Trump doesn't turn a lot of people off from voting.

[homoe]