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In reply to the discussion: Why is Joe lowering himself to debate this corrupt dictator...? [View all]LuckyCharms
(21,461 posts)38. A few reasons:
1) Having Presidential debates follows traditional protocol.
2) If he did not debate Trump, the insane squatter would flood every advertising space with "Biden is a coward. He's afraid to debate me". This would create yet another distraction from the real issues that need to be addressed.
3) It's another chance for VP Biden to present his platform.
4) It's the perfect opportunity to show the stark contrast between insanity and calm, rational, fact-based leadership.
5) It's quite possible that he can make Trump lose his shit on live TV.
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Biden can easily shame trump in front of theentire world and why I have doubts that trump would even
beachbumbob
Sep 2020
#1
Because Biden would look weak if he backed down. It plays to their accusation that he's
mucifer
Sep 2020
#2
Because he will pants Trump, steal his lunch money and stuff him in his locker,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Sep 2020
#4
Because it's the right thing to do?? Lowering himself? Presidential debates are
Cousin Dupree
Sep 2020
#8
Because it's a night and day, stark comparison when you hear someone intelligent, compassionate, and
soothsayer
Sep 2020
#10
To reveal him as a corrupt dictator to tens of millions of viewers, I'm hoping.
Mister Ed
Sep 2020
#11
If there's one thing a Biden candidacy represents, it's the hope for a return to form.
Aristus
Sep 2020
#19
Really? Optics Matter to the Voting Public. How Would Biden Refusing to Debate Look?
Indykatie
Sep 2020
#31