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NoMoreRepugs

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10. I trust Joe's team - period.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024, 11:08 AM

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If President Biden won the coin toss then why didn't he choose to get the last word? [View all] Towlie Jun 2024 OP

It's his choice- I think he knows more than anyone else. we can do it Jun 2024 #1

Speculation is that Biden will spring something previously unreported but pretty damaging at the end and hlthe2b Jun 2024 #2

This would seem to be a nice trigger Submariner Jun 2024 #15

I can understand why this hasn't been elaborated on in great detail EYESORE 9001 Jun 2024 #28

I think it could be the opposite. Biden goes first and lays the trap early and trump goes off the rails Ninga Jun 2024 #16

Hopefully. But, I was only speculating on the choice of going first, rather than last in closing statements.. hlthe2b Jun 2024 #17

I think it will be... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #34

Trump's idiotic ranting will be a lasting oasis Jun 2024 #38

It's called "Giving Trump Enough Rope." Aristus Jun 2024 #3

For independents, letting tscf prove he's an idiot is a good tactic. lindysalsagal Jun 2024 #9

It allows President Biden odins folly Jun 2024 #4

Most Americans speak word salad. Would they notice? Marcus IM Jun 2024 #26

Too early for the last word JI7 Jun 2024 #5

Likely getting in trumps head.... he will be stweing over getting second seat getagrip_already Jun 2024 #6

I think Trump babbling like a crazy insane idiot will Emile Jun 2024 #7

Left-to-right readers tend to scan an image starting on the left and settling on the right. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #8

There is a point to that but most of the debate the cameras are just focused on the person speaking. former9thward Jun 2024 #20

Yes birdographer Jun 2024 #21

I trust Joe's team - period. NoMoreRepugs Jun 2024 #10

I trust Biden and his team know what they are doing. SocialDemocrat61 Jun 2024 #11

No audience, cut mics, and no teleprompters... agingdem Jun 2024 #30

Why Question Biden and His Team's Decision? Indykatie Jun 2024 #12

Because on an internet message board, people think they know better Ocelot II Jun 2024 #23

I think Biden mercuryblues Jun 2024 #13

My guess, Joe wanted the people to hear his closing remarks Joinfortmill Jun 2024 #14

They probably feel that the final impression carries the most weight. GoCubsGo Jun 2024 #18

He may have hearing problems in his left ear. former9thward Jun 2024 #19

He gets to go first and set the tone, pace, subject... Kid Berwyn Jun 2024 #22

got to choose whether it wanted to select the president's podium position OR the order of closing statements. ratchiweenie Jun 2024 #24

I figure the Biden campaign did a cost/benefit analysis of both options Torchlight Jun 2024 #25

More people watch the beginning than the end. Also, it's not the "last word" unblock Jun 2024 #27

I wonder how well... Think. Again. Jun 2024 #29

Since Biden is going to have to rebut a slew of nonsense from Trump I think there is something to be said Liberal In Texas Jun 2024 #31

It's probably a sure thing that Donnie Will be so wound up and frightened he'll Ping Tung Jun 2024 #32

I don't think it matters much Renew Deal Jun 2024 #33

Others have stated some good reasons here. One other... WestMichRad Jun 2024 #35

The final image of Dump floundering and festering in his own shit will stick with 'ya Blue Owl Jun 2024 #36

Hm. On which side of TFG's head does the shiny bare head shine through his bad comb-over the most? NotASurfer Jun 2024 #37