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Wanderlust988

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52. We definitely don't need 3 debates!

Sun Sep 6, 2020, 04:02 PM

Sep 2020

That's overkill. The only debate format that might be worthwhile is the townhall format. Otherwise, I agree with the OP. Biden has little to gain from debating a liar.

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If I were Biden, I would NOT debate Donald Trump [View all] mdbl Sep 2020 OP

And if he doesn't imagine how that will be played by the Rethugs packman Sep 2020 #1

... and complete sentences. MoonchildCA Sep 2020 #25

Never wrestle with a pig. You'll both get dirty and the pig likes it. nt Xipe Totec Sep 2020 #2

Exactly!! Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #33

I really think that if Biden's campaign publicly reminds everyone what a liar trump is mdbl Sep 2020 #3

Yes, when Trump challenges Biden the best response would be - how do I debate a 42bambi Sep 2020 #8

I disagree. ProudMNDemocrat Sep 2020 #4

Agreed roscoeroscoe Sep 2020 #20

Not worthless imo, especially babylonsister Sep 2020 #5

I hope you are right but, mdbl Sep 2020 #6

That was so true then, but Trump has now been outed by his own words and actions. 42bambi Sep 2020 #14

iq45 was a lot sharper in 2016 than he is now. babylonsister Sep 2020 #30

I think Trump is the one that will look like the big fool. He can't even answer questions! Maraya1969 Sep 2020 #7

He has to debate trump, assuming trump shows up. He'll kick trump's lying ass too. Hoyt Sep 2020 #9

that's a great NRA patch! mdbl Sep 2020 #11

Based on what I've seen of his speaking so far.. ananda Sep 2020 #10

Definitely need some rules agreed to by both men before hand captain queeg Sep 2020 #12

Also, not commit in advance to 3 debates. Make the other debates conditional empedocles Sep 2020 #18

Trump is a terrible debater PatSeg Sep 2020 #13

I wouldn't say terrible, but he's a 100% liar Polybius Sep 2020 #28

Yes, he is more of an entertainer than a debater PatSeg Sep 2020 #38

He has a record now. In 2016 he was an unknown that the Press did a shitty job of Blue_true Sep 2020 #48

Yes PatSeg Sep 2020 #53

How can we further force the moderators to referee fairly? empedocles Sep 2020 #15

Biden does not have to hide from a liar, I promise you. 70sEraVet Sep 2020 #16

Trump would be easy to bait in a debate. dubyadiprecession Sep 2020 #17

Martha Radatz should be moderating a Biden-Trump debate, she consistently Blue_true Sep 2020 #50

I would not give Trump the time of day if I were Joe. Laelth Sep 2020 #19

But the public expect a debate Karma13612 Sep 2020 #23

I think the debates give Trump more oxygen In It to Win It Sep 2020 #21

I say do the first 2. If consensus is that he won, then just say he lies all the time and skip the OrlandoDem2 Sep 2020 #22

Couldn't agree with you more. COLGATE4 Sep 2020 #24

Biden will show up because he is a leader. Confront the enemy. Tetrachloride Sep 2020 #26

Speaking of veterans... subterranean Sep 2020 #34

Then you'd lose Polybius Sep 2020 #27

I don't think Trump will debate Biden Buckeyeblue Sep 2020 #29

Trump doesn't want to debate. kentuck Sep 2020 #31

Debate - Absolutely! keithbvadu2 Sep 2020 #32

Just MHO I still have my doubts that dotard will agree to debate Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #35

Biden would be painted as a coward and the repubs on the fence it would suck mucifer Sep 2020 #36

Biden ought to frame the attacks he will face as redirection NotASurfer Sep 2020 #37

I made this point awhile back. Exactly so. How do you 'debate' a liar? bullimiami Sep 2020 #39

Not debating will be a disaster and the "dementia" meme will stick SpaceNeedle Sep 2020 #40

I'm thinking just give them both boxing gloves Bayard Sep 2020 #41

Tape delay it by 10 minutes and then show fact checking crawl when they are talking. kimbutgar Sep 2020 #42

Debate should be on a level playing field. One candidate releasing his tax returns, but the other BamaRefugee Sep 2020 #43

If I were Biden, I would be too tempted to pop Donnie Dumbass on his fat ass... WyattKansas Sep 2020 #44

He should Proud Liberal Dem Sep 2020 #45

I believe both Biden and Harris are chomping at the bit to MerryBlooms Sep 2020 #46

It would be a total mistake for Biden not to debate that moron. Blue_true Sep 2020 #47

Thanks to Trump, Biden has low expectations going into any debate, so when he destroys Trump andym Sep 2020 #49

I disagree roman88 Sep 2020 #51

We definitely don't need 3 debates! Wanderlust988 Sep 2020 #52