I have not watched any of the debate yet, by design.
My question is did he come across as a bully? Even a little?
Because if he did not, even a little, then he won some new groups that have been conditioned into thinking he’s a bully.
Now, at the 2nd debate he can come out off the ropes a little and punch back. And at the 3rd debate, he can KO her.
But he must not appear as a bully at all tonight. That’s what her media was waiting for so that they could play his bully character 24/7 to the 2nd debate.
Not even slightly. On that point, he walked a very fine line VERY successfully. He attacked her, without a single talking head being able to talk about 'bullying'. The win here goes to The Donald.
He never came across as a bully. She spent a lot of time belittling him and engaging in personal smears. Holt played that angle to some degree as well.
I wish he had responded with more specifics about her shenanigans.
And in light of all the recent focus on her health, I’m waiting for her minions to bring up the numerous times he took drinks of water. Didn’t see her “rehydrate” at all.
Mr. S’SSS and I felt she left a more positive impression than we expected. For viewers who don’t know the truth of who she is, we were concerned. We don’t think Trump lost any supporters tonight but we think she may have influenced some undecideds in her favor. Hopefully, he’ll change that dynamic next time.