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Trump-Clinton debate expected to shatter records
The Hill ^ | September 20, 2016 | Joe Concha

Posted on 09/20/2016 9:16:14 PM PDT by Zakeet

The first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump promises to be the most watched ever, with an audience that could exceed 100 million people, according to experts interviewed by The Hill.

A debate with an audience that size would be something never seen before in U.S. politics and would be a figure close to what the Super Bowl gets.

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"Viewers sense the potential for drama and the unpredictable," said Jeff McCall, a professor of media studies at DePauw University ...

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McCall adds another reason for the likely record-breaking numbers: anticipation.

(Excerpt) Read more at origin-nyi.thehill.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: debate; hillary; trump
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Mrs. Z and I believe that the debate will be like watching a NASCAR race ... we're looking forward to seeing a big crash!

We intend to keep the sound off in order to suppress our gag reflex in listening to the Media Monkey and the Witch ... and to better observe the eye rolling, unsynchronized eye movements, podium gripping, leaning, head bobbing, unnatural finger positions, uncoordinated body movements, hand pressing gestures, and unscheduled breaks ... and all the other things that indicate she has pneumonia. We have side bets on how much she is doped up, whether she needs the big black dude to pat her on the back or jab her in the a$$ with a pen ... and of course, whether she keels over. Other side bets on on whether her earpiece cuts out, the use of a body double and whether the show even happens.

This has the potential to be a lot more entertaining than some dumb old football game!

1 posted on 09/20/2016 9:16:14 PM PDT by Zakeet
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To: Zakeet

Everybody is hoping to see Clintoon croak as she “knocks it out of the park” as the commie libs in the “media” like to say.


2 posted on 09/20/2016 9:17:30 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (I may be deplorable but I've never had to plead the Fifth Amendment like so many Democrats are doing)
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She’s gonna be so pumped up with medication it’ll be like watching a talking statue. She was never quick on her feet to begin with and she’s gonna have a tough time dealing with Trump who will jab, jab, jab, and then land a haymaker on her.


3 posted on 09/20/2016 9:20:59 PM PDT by dowcaet (.)
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4 posted on 09/20/2016 9:21:07 PM PDT by GraceG (Only a fool works hard in an environment where hard work is not appreciated...)
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To: Zakeet

You have two super draws.
Trump because of his popularity and political incorrectness.
Hillary because she might not survive the debate.


5 posted on 09/20/2016 9:21:27 PM PDT by DannyTN
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To: GraceG

Trump needs to bring a few Disco Balls!

6 posted on 09/20/2016 9:22:14 PM PDT by GraceG (Only a fool works hard in an environment where hard work is not appreciated...)
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7 posted on 09/20/2016 9:22:57 PM PDT by CJ Wolf (just a conspiracy theory, no facts behind the above post.)
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To: Zakeet

Biggest...
Trainwreck...
in television...
history...


8 posted on 09/20/2016 9:23:50 PM PDT by tcrlaf (They told me it could never happen in America. And then it did....)
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To: Zakeet

It will be quite interesting to see who wins the “Drudge Report” internet poll, taken right after the completion of the first POTUS debate!!!

Message to all “TRUMP” supporter & voters,........everyone of us needs to cast our vote for Donald J. Trump on the “Drudge Poll”.....Do it folks!!!

GO DONALD J. TRUMP.....onto POTUS victory!!!


9 posted on 09/20/2016 9:23:59 PM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX (Defeat both the Republican (e) & Democrat (e) political parties....Forever!!!)
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To: Zakeet

People will just tune in to see if the twin cankles fall again.

Media will be on a long enough delay to probably cut out before it airs. However there will be people in the crowds with recording devices, bet on it.


10 posted on 09/20/2016 9:24:07 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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All the libs are pounding Lester Holt to prepare to go on the attack against Trump. It will be “interesting” to see what kind of moderation the event receives. I’m sure Trump will do fine, but both Holt and Shrillary will be trying hard to set traps, force errors, etc.


11 posted on 09/20/2016 9:24:34 PM PDT by Enchante (Hillary's new campaign slogan: "Guilty as hell, free as a bird!! Laws are for peasants!")
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I like Trumps idea of an un-moderated debate like Lincoln/Douglas, but we all know it will be more like a UN-moderated debate instead.


12 posted on 09/20/2016 9:27:24 PM PDT by CJ Wolf (just a conspiracy theory, no facts behind the above post.)
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To: Zakeet

I’m starting to consider the possibility that she might not be able to do the debate. Is she healthy enough to stand for 90 minutes under bright lights?


13 posted on 09/20/2016 9:28:03 PM PDT by BAW (It's gunna be Yuge!)
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There will be no debate.
14 posted on 09/20/2016 9:29:16 PM PDT by granite (The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left - Ecc 10:2)
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Do we know if the candidates will stand?? I would expect that Shrillary’s team has pushed for the candidates to be seated, but I would hope that Trump’s side insisted that they stand as has been done traditionally.

Does anyone know if sitting vs. standing has been announced? I have looked at the CPD website and various articles but I don’t see anything about it. Shrillary is in big trouble if she has to stand for 90 minutes!!


15 posted on 09/20/2016 9:34:04 PM PDT by Enchante (Hillary's new campaign slogan: "Guilty as hell, free as a bird!! Laws are for peasants!")
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The narrative that Trump is some kind of racist lunatic will be seen as nonsense for the first time by enough people that Trump will win easily in November.


16 posted on 09/20/2016 9:34:58 PM PDT by AndyTheBear (Hating Islam is the natural consequence of caring about people in the Middle East, including Muslims)
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To: granite

You think Hillary will call in sick?


17 posted on 09/20/2016 9:36:17 PM PDT by AndyTheBear (Hating Islam is the natural consequence of caring about people in the Middle East, including Muslims)
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wish we had a like button.


18 posted on 09/20/2016 9:40:52 PM PDT by genxer
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To: Zakeet

Jam her earphone.

Better yet hack it and feed a steady stream of obscene words and racial slurs for her to repeat to the world.


19 posted on 09/20/2016 9:50:39 PM PDT by Dagnabitt (Trump - Because countries without Islamic immigration are countries without Islamic terrorism.)
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To: Zakeet

Hillary most likely has already been given all of her questions already. Trump will be asked ambush questions designed to trip him up. He will still kick her sorry butt.


20 posted on 09/20/2016 9:52:57 PM PDT by fireman15 (The USA will be toast if the Democrats are able to take the Presidency in 2016)
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