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(129,379 posts) Fri Mar 8, 2024, 06:48 PM Mar 8

Biden doesn't rule out debating Trump: 'It depends on his behavior' [View all]

Source: The Hill

03/08/24 3:50 PM ET

President Biden is not ruling out debating former President Trump, as the pair prepare for a likely head-to-head match-up in November’s presidential election.

“It depends on his behavior,” Biden said when asked Friday whether he’d commit to a debate with the former president.

Trump, who skipped every Republican presidential primary debate held this cycle, even as the race winnowed to just two top GOP contenders, renewed calls this week for Biden to debate him ahead of Election Day. “It is important, for the Good of our Country, that Joe Biden and I Debate Issues that are so vital to America, and the American People,” Trump wrote Wednesday evening on Truth Social. “Therefore, I am calling for Debates, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE!”

The Biden campaign dismissed Trump’s call for debates as “thirsty for attention” just before the president took the podium to deliver the high-profile State of the Union address Thursday evening. During the speech, Biden took several shots at his predecessor, painting his administration as a stark contrast to the possibility of another Trump term.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4519792-biden-doesnt-rule-out-debating-trump-general-election-2024/

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Biden doesn't rule out debating Trump: 'It depends on his behavior' [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 8 OP

There's no upside. Scrivener7 Mar 8 #1

Only upside is getting focus on his lack of focus getagrip_already Mar 8 #3

I disagree the debates I saw with the two mucifer Mar 8 #6

I saw those also.... getagrip_already Mar 8 #8

So let it decline 7 or 8 months more ( or TRAITOR** could stroke out). niyad Mar 9 #30

Keep the faith. /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 9 #45

Trying! niyad Mar 9 #46

wish someone would go up to him and poke him and watch him go ka boom a. now thats better . AllaN01Bear Mar 9 #65

Just not too soon! COL Mustard Mar 9 #68

Sharks with lasers. Hermit-The-Prog Mar 8 #9

And batteries.... getagrip_already Mar 8 #11

It took me a minute to recognize how appropriate your choice of sharks is... Hermit-The-Prog Mar 8 #14

mt(### off ) jewish space laser green , where are u.? AllaN01Bear Mar 9 #66

Still - it's an absolute must peppertree Mar 9 #49

I hear you but I disagree. I believe those who are not already in the bag for him will see the pointlessness. Scrivener7 Mar 9 #52

That's a factor, yes - but again, how would it play in Peoria? peppertree Mar 9 #57

Disagree: It was the debate with Reagan that Carter did attend that hurt the Jimmy the most andym Mar 9 #53

True - plus the fact that Reagan's people had the stolen notes (furnished by Pat Caddell) peppertree Mar 9 #54

We will never know, but the debate was considered a turning point by many analysts andym Mar 9 #56

It played a role, yes- but that fateful "Iran breakthrough" weekend sealed the deal peppertree Mar 9 #59

Are you sure of the timeline-- I remember Carter downplaying the "breakthrough" andym Mar 9 #61

But the voters, in general, saw it that way - and the disappointment was the final straw peppertree Mar 9 #63

No upside for Trump. SergeStorms Mar 9 #62

There is no downside, Biden just threw down a too ponderous glove for *rump to pick up. n/t Uncle Joe Mar 9 #67

He only has one behavior. Chaos through a bully pulpit. appleannie1 Mar 9 #72

Good response. Freethinker65 Mar 8 #2

Trump's handlers will not let him debate Biden. They know that Trump would have his head handed to him. Chainfire Mar 8 #4

Agree...in fact I wonder when they are going to start "hiding" him from the public like they did raygun PortTack Mar 9 #33

As long as there is an active fact-checking chyron running across the screen. And erronis Mar 8 #5

Yes, mike cut-offs and a moderator who is willing and able to prevent interruptions. TheRickles Mar 8 #24

Mic cutoffs HighFired49 Mar 8 #26

Debate Via Remote Booths NonPC Mar 10 #78

Dupl., sorry HighFired49 Mar 8 #27

Amen To That ! NonPC Mar 10 #77

I like that Biden is already setting conditions BootinUp Mar 8 #7

Biden bested Trump with two words pfitz59 Mar 8 #10

Not worth it. The Grand Illuminist Mar 8 #12

Biden will reduce him to ashes. Novara Mar 8 #13

Debating Trump would only work with clear rules and a strong moderator with the power to cut-off mics. TomSlick Mar 8 #15

Joe's choice!! My only thing is bluestarone Mar 8 #16

Sounds like Joe is baiting TFG or drawing a line in the sand Raven123 Mar 8 #17

If anyone remembers bdamomma Mar 8 #18

He doesn't deserve any consideration. He shouldn't even be qualified to run for president Deuxcents Mar 8 #19

Best reason yet not to appear on the same stage with him. jaxexpat Mar 9 #40

Time for debate would be after the conventions, if at all. Midnight Writer Mar 8 #20

"Hey Donnie, have your guy call my guy - they'll have to work around your court dates." Talitha Mar 8 #21

"Sure, if you're not in custody then." CTyankee Mar 9 #36

Trump tried to give Biden covid in 2020. Grumpy Old Guy Mar 8 #22

The easy way of saying no. Turbineguy Mar 8 #23

Someone once said, "Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty . . . but the pig likes it." tclambert Mar 8 #25

I repeatedly hear people asking Biden about if he will debate Trump ToxMarz Mar 8 #28

Agree. The question should be reversed. Will Trump debate Biden? scarletlib Mar 9 #35

Uhh Joe? Give me one example in 8 years where he has behaved SouthernDem4ever Mar 8 #29

Yea. He has to SCantiGOP Mar 9 #31

If it depends on Trump's behaviot orangecrush Mar 9 #32

Remember how he circled behind Hillary at their debate, literally trolling her physically... CTyankee Mar 9 #37

Here is my answer on this orangecrush Mar 9 #44

President Biden should never dignify this indicted 'contender'/tool with any kind of debate. End of discussion. ancianita Mar 9 #34

It might be a perfect way to demonstrate Biden's Predecessor is unstable liberal N proud Mar 9 #38

Joe should invite E. Jean Carroll to the debate, she could sit in the VIP section in the front row. sop Mar 9 #39

Oh, I LIKE that! CTyankee Mar 9 #55

Trump brought Juanita Broaddrick, Paula Jones, Kathleen Willey and Kathy Shelton to the 2016 debate. sop Mar 9 #60

Asking Trump to behave is like asking him to tell the truth. twodogsbarking Mar 9 #41

Only if DownriverDem Mar 9 #42

Yes, Mic cuts are a must. That orange fool can't shut up. OverBurn Mar 9 #43

Find another format that includes spontaneity with questions bucolic_frolic Mar 9 #47

Let Trump keep reminding people of who he is Enquiring_Mind Mar 9 #48

If Kennedy gets on more state ballots womanofthehills Mar 9 #50

Kennedy makes it a no for me Enquiring_Mind Mar 9 #51

Under no circumstances should Trump debate the insurrectionist. joshcryer Mar 9 #58

i have a feeling that all others would clean trumps clock. AllaN01Bear Mar 9 #64

He should rule it out, blueknight73 Mar 9 #69

And you know how he'll behave. Turbineguy Mar 9 #70

Depends eh? GreenWave Mar 9 #71

"Shut Up Man". Just shut up. Let the grown ups and not the convicted criminals have discussions/ debates Evolve Dammit Mar 9 #73

There's no such thing as a Trump debate. KY_EnviroGuy Mar 9 #74

So what important issue does lil donnie want to discuss? KS Toronado Mar 10 #75

Number one they have to mute the SOB when doc03 Mar 10 #76

It would make more sense for them to fill out a crossword puzzle. tavernier Mar 10 #79

K&R ck4829 Mar 11 #80

Its an interesting question Zincwarrior Mar 11 #81