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Drunken Irishman

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4. I think it would be disasterious for Trump if he did that...

Reply to Claustrum (Reply #3)

Thu Oct 22, 2020, 06:38 PM

Oct 2020

It makes sense in the context of a town hall, where the candidates are roaming the stage. I recall in 2000, Bush was talking and Al Gore was walking around and walked up to him and Bush just nodded.

It can play differently in that environment:

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But it'd be a complete optical failure if Trump walked from his pulpit over to Biden's, especially when they're likely practicing social distancing. I actually hope he does that.

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Since Trump is copying from his 2016 tactics, does this mean we will see Trump [View all] Claustrum Oct 2020 OP

No. They're at podiums. He lurked behind Clinton at the town hall they had. Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #1

Ah, thanks. I hope the debate prep team prepared for a response anyways. Claustrum Oct 2020 #3

I think it would be disasterious for Trump if he did that... Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #4

You are right. And the image of lurking behind a man is definitely different than a woman. Claustrum Oct 2020 #5

I would love to see him just walk out. Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #7

My rational side agrees with you. Claustrum Oct 2020 #8

Agreed. Drunken Irishman Oct 2020 #10

tRumps bdamomma Oct 2020 #9

Joe's not tolerating that BS, I assure you 634-5789 Oct 2020 #2

Who would love to see Biden pop him on his ass if he did? WyattKansas Oct 2020 #6