Posted on 10/10/2024 6:58:46 AM PDT by Red Badger
Kamala Harris is desperately clinging to any opportunity to regain her political footing after a string of underwhelming performances.
CNN’s offer to host a second presidential debate on October 23 in Atlanta seemed like a lifeline for Harris, who quickly accepted the invitation, confident that the far-left network will shield her from tough scrutiny.
“CNN sent invitations on September 21 to both Vice President Harris and former President Trump’s campaigns to participate in a CNN debate this fall as we believe the American people would benefit from a second debate between the two candidates for President of the United States,” the far-left network said in a statement.
“With less than 30 days to Election Day, we are placing a deadline for a formal response from both campaigns for this Thursday, October 10 at 12 p.m. ET to participate,” the network added.
However, former President Donald Trump isn’t falling into CNN’s trap. He’s well aware of the network’s slanted coverage and refuses to participate in a rigged mainstream circus.
Trump’s rejection of the debate isn’t just a strategic move; it’s a stance against the very media machine that has propped up Harris and her failing campaign.
Harris, now left to fend for herself, tried to paint Trump as afraid of another face-off.
“Trump should have no problem agreeing since it is the same format and setup as the CNN debate he attended and said he won in June, when he praised CNN’s moderators, rules, and ratings,” according to Harris’ campaign.
His decision to decline isn’t just about the timing—it’s about refusing to engage with a network that has lost all credibility. CNN may have once been the gold standard of debate hosts, but under its current leadership, it’s little more than a PR firm for the Democrat Party.
Trump’s dominance in polls is growing by the day, particularly in key swing states. He simply doesn’t need to play CNN’s game.
In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump made it clear why he’s skipping the debate:
“I won the last two debates, one with Crooked Joe, the other with Lyin’ Kamala.
I accepted the Fox News invitation to debate Kamala on September 4th, but she turned it down.
JD Vance easily won his debate with ‘Tampon’ Tim Walz, who even called himself a knucklehead! I am also leading in the polls, with the lead getting bigger by the day—and leading in all swing states.
The first thing a prizefighter does when he loses a fight is say that he ‘demands a rematch.’
It is very late in the process; voting has already begun—there will be no rematch!
Besides, Kamala stated clearly yesterday that she would not do anything different than Joe Biden, so there is nothing to debate.”
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I want to moderate a debate. Here’s how I’d structure it:
1. Me and the candidates in a room — nobody else except a camera/sound crew.
2. Topics: (A) 3 topics chosen by each candidate; (b) 3 topics chosen by me based on voter priorities, plus I get to ‘wing’ 1 or 2 others based on how things are going.
3. Format: 2-3 minutes for each candidate to answer each question. Follow-ups permitted. 1 each rebuttal allowed (60-90 seconds). On my topics, they alternate starts; for chosen topics, the choosing candidate starts.
That last line though!!! Epic slam!
She’s desperate. Trump should offer to accept a debate provided Steve Bannon, much like David Nuir, can be the authorized on the spot fact checking moderator
I would say yes to you but when the candidate is in the driver’s seat right now like Trump is with Kamala, you don’t want fair and impartial. You want the conservative version of David Muir bashing her with fact checking while your candidate sits back and watches the fireworks. My vote is for Steve Bannon as moderator. Take it or leave it, Kamala.
First thing I said in my head was CNN can “go...”
“go away” :)
Thats my story and I’m sticking to it!
Really? This is not about “winning or losing” a simple debate. This is about giving Harris, and her media affiliates, an opportunity to reset the narrative, however dishonest they would do so. Ah, no thanks.
You forgot abortion, my body my choice,abortion.
That and $14.00 will buy you a cup of coffee.
CNN wants to send their best debaters to the rescue.
Their Master dBaters?.
I think we Americans have had all of da baits we need.
If possible, it would be nice to be able to make the earbuds produce a deafening feedback squeal at unpredictable intervals, or maybe various loud sound effects. I wonder if someone could use some sort of induction setup to heat the earbuds to their melting point.
There it is
Those 2 are worse than the two CBS bimbos at the VP debate.
Or Memphis TN.
Really? This is not about “winning or losing” a simple debate. This is about giving Harris, and her media affiliates, an opportunity to reset the narrative, however dishonest they would do so. Ah, no thanks.
Couldn't they do that anyway? At least in the debate format Trump has the chance to respond to Kamala's attacks in real time.
You know nothing about my life or abilities or what I have done. I could handle a debate between President Trump and Kamala Harris in a far more professional manner than debates have been handled. There would be no ad hominem attacks, only the facts and relevant questions relating to the expressed needs of the people. You know nothing at all.
Aye cee what you did dare.😏
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