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In reply to the discussion: He has nailed nearly every presidential race. Here's what he thinks about Trump-Biden debate. [View all]
FBaggins
(28,705 posts)35. Because it's ridiculous to refer to a debate simply in terms of "winning" or "losing"
Nobody picks a candidate on who is the best debater.
But nobody is worried about this debate in terms of policy positions or rhetorical flair.
Having said that... the premise itself is also incorrect. At least two or three presidential races were impacted substantially by a debate.
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He has nailed nearly every presidential race. Here's what he thinks about Trump-Biden debate. [View all]
Wicked Blue
Jun 2024
OP
Because it's ridiculous to refer to a debate simply in terms of "winning" or "losing"
FBaggins
Jun 2024
#35
So, people on this site know more than a man who's correctly predicted nine out of 10 election outcomes.
shrike3
Jul 2024
#48
"It's sports talk radio. It may be entertaining, but it has no scientific basis,"
calimary
Jun 2024
#8
"It's sports talk radio." "It's sports talk radio." "It's sports talk radio."
Ford_Prefect
Jun 2024
#11
Debates are designed for television and are not the least bit reflective of the job of the presidency
dlk
Jun 2024
#12
The only guy to ever beat the shitflinger. I'm sticking with him. nt
The Unmitigated Gall
Jun 2024
#26