Posted on 09/27/2020 1:52:19 PM PDT by CheshireTheCat
....In conventional campaigns, debates are challengers’ opportunities to elevate themselves to the level of their incumbent opponent. In this most unconventional of campaigns, it presents Biden more risk than opportunity.
Biden has not wanted this focus; through his “virtual campaign,” he has worked hard to avoid it at all costs. Nor has Biden needed it; he has held a consistent lead and used a long political résumé to supplant current scrutiny. However now, whether wanted or needed, he will have it. The question is: Which Biden will get this scrutiny?...
In 2012, this Biden took quick command of his Vice Presidential debate with his younger opponent Representative Paul Ryan. He was aggressive beyond the point of arrogance, never letting Ryan off the defensive. His persona was completely scripted, and he held it with an actor’s skill throughout the one-sided contest....
Tuesday’s Biden could be the current reclusive one. This Biden exudes a fragility. It is the one of continuous gaffes. It is the one who did not win a single one of the countless Democratic debates, even as he won the nomination. It is the one who went into virtual isolation after winning the nomination....
On Tuesday, in the midst of a four-year referendum on Trump, America will get a one-night reprieve with Biden. There are those on the right who doubt the debate will occur; there are those on the left who doubt that it should. However, none can doubt its potential impact.
A Biden “victory” could cement his lead. A Biden “loss” could give Trump much-needed momentum in a horrendous year. Even more than changing the momentum, a Biden “loss” could change the race’s focus from Trump to Biden, extending this from a single night to the contest’s remaining month....
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Biden is not “losing” this debate, if it is indeed held.
I find it hard to believe that there are minds yet to be made up.
That said, a disastrous Biden performance could depress his turnout.
If the dems has any idea Biden wasn’t going to hold his own, they’d have pulled him from the debate by now.
Underestimating Biden is a mistake.
Which Biden shows up? The corrupt one.
“Held a consistent lead.”
Boy are NeverTrumpers brazen
The one that FLUNKED 3rd grade?
The plastic surgery on his double must have been a success.
Man, to be a fly on the wall with Biden’s Secret Service detail!
The press will say Biden won the debate no matter what happens. It won’t matter though because I believe this will be the most watched debate in history. I think they should have had it on a Saturday night.
President Trump should definitely be jamming bluetooth and wireless signals on stage; just in case. Couldn’t hurt.
My guess is this will be the least watched debate. Only Trump supporters are looking forward to it.
I can’t imagine the cocktail of drugs Biden will have in his body.
He’ll have to take at least 4 days off afterwards just to recover.
LOL. Love it!
Biden will be on more drugs than Hitler.
Is Las Vegas taking any bets on Biden No Show?
(Ref: Mally No Show from the old Clint Eastwood Movie “The Gauntlet”.)
I saw that in the VP debates during the Obama years. Biden came in all filled with vim and vigor. His mind was sharp and he battled well. That is the first time that I suspected his handlers had him juiced up for the debate. Biden is a seasoned politician and knows how to play the game.
On the other hand, eventually his poor health will be greater than the juice can hid.
Biden is going to be nasty and aggressive. I expect him to be “all there” but I expect Trump is ten times better. I think people will come away thinking Biden is a mean nasty man.
Just MHO
The thing is, I think the way the demonrats are going to get out of it is by pulling someone sort of FF.
I haven’t heard that there any odds on the debate coming out of Vegas. I don’t think American odds makers would want to touch this. I’m surprised that foreign betting markets don’t have something going on, though.
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