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In reply to the discussion: Should Biden debate Trump? [View all]All Mixed Up
(597 posts)26. Biden should commit to the Commission's debates later this year.
He should not agree to debate Trump outside the Commission on Presidential Debates. Neither he or Trump can afford refusing to debate there, though. In fact, I'd wager if either refuse to debate, the one who refuses first will lose the election. There's just too much concern about both, especially in regards to their mental faculties, where refusing to debate would present a really bad narrative that they're not mentally sound enough to be president.
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I voted "No", but only because there's no chance of a debate being done properly. If they'd cut Trump's mic...
Silent3
Apr 16
#6
Biden should say: There's no real reason to debate a violent Insurrectionist. n/t
MartyTheGreek
Apr 16
#8
There might not be a lot to gain but he absolutely could lose a lot if he refuses to debate.
All Mixed Up
Apr 16
#28
Agreed. And Biden always kicks ass at debates. Which DU seems to have forgotten for some reason.
emulatorloo
Apr 16
#20
I don't see an up side to this. And when will Trump have time anyway - he's pretty much booked
TBF
Apr 16
#19
Unless the media can control a live audience from outbursts, which they can't, and
JohnSJ
Apr 16
#33
Yes. I know trump is a worthless POS and will pull stunts over debate. Debate is expected.
Silent Type
Apr 16
#34