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Chiyo-chichi

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5. He doesn't have the discipline to prepare for debates.

Reply to book_worm (Original post)

Tue Aug 9, 2016, 08:36 AM

Aug 2016

At various points in the last few months, a couple of pundits on "the shows" suggested that Trump should do "murder boards" to get up to speed on the issues.

By all accounts he doesn't have the attention span to do that--not to mention the fact that he is incredibly thin-skinned and wouldn't tolerate even his closest advisors correcting him for one moment.

That type of preparation is standard for presidential debates, but he doesn't have the discipline to do it.

Typically, candidates who are trailing have more to gain from debates. But he knows he can't hold his own with Hillary... and won't do what it would take to get halfway prepared.

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Really!? Insiders concerned Trump will skip the debates [View all] book_worm Aug 2016 OP

He will never skip time in front of a camera ksoze Aug 2016 #1

what does trump have to gain? nothing...so I have no expectations he allow himself to be beachbum bob Aug 2016 #2

Nothing to gain, but a lot to lose. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2016 #4

Faaar more to lose "debating." She'd puree and Hortensis Aug 2016 #24

I thought Trump was Orange. In fact, he may be Yellow. louis c Aug 2016 #3

Bring back the George H.W. Bush debate chickens. Chiyo-chichi Aug 2016 #7

Yes! Many Republicans hate the idea of a "weak" leader! n/t Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #18

He doesn't have the discipline to prepare for debates. Chiyo-chichi Aug 2016 #5

He's a busy man! He doesn't have time to think about anything other than himself. tanyev Aug 2016 #8

He should send Mike Pence to debate Hillary... Chiyo-chichi Aug 2016 #13

Well, he boasted that he would pull an all-nighter and study before taking on the job. DetlefK Aug 2016 #12

But who would do his 3AM tweets? Chiyo-chichi Aug 2016 #15

It's possible Trump realizes what a fool she will make of him and his ego can't RKP5637 Aug 2016 #6

"The fools that follow him would lap that up." MANative Aug 2016 #10

It's a sad commentary on the US, those that fall victim to Trump's antics. n/t RKP5637 Aug 2016 #20

I don't see, at this point, how he can skip them underpants Aug 2016 #9

"... a historic break with political norms in the lead-up to the election... " So is his failure... Hugin Aug 2016 #11

Could they just have one with Clinton and Johnson? Or would Trump still have to get "equal time"? cbdo2007 Aug 2016 #14

Another splendid opportunity for Trump to engage the "R" word Zambero Aug 2016 #16

I don't think it happens UNLESS the insiders convince him to avoid the debates. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #17

Republicans might Lefthacker Aug 2016 #19

Debates are the first tedium that come with the job: One he's not willing to do. lindysalsagal Aug 2016 #21

Empty stool, orange wig, and an empty suit with tiny gloves. SeattleVet Aug 2016 #22

Drumpf is a-scared to fight a girl MuttLikeMe Aug 2016 #23