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Let’s Scrap the Presidential Debates
NewYork Times ^ | Aug 3, 2020 | Elizabeth Drew

Posted on 08/03/2020 9:36:11 AM PDT by RBStealth

Nervous managers of the scheduled 2020 presidential debates are shuffling the logistics and locations to deal with the threat of the coronavirus. But here’s a better idea: Scrap them altogether. And not for health reasons.

The debates have never made sense as a test for presidential leadership. In fact, one could argue that they reward precisely the opposite of what we want in a president. When we were serious about the presidency, we wanted intelligence, thoughtfulness, knowledge, empathy and, to be sure, likability. It should also go without saying, dignity.

Yet the debates play an outsize role in campaigns and weigh more heavily on the verdict than their true value deserves.

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Campaign News; Issues; Parties
KEYWORDS: bideninthecellar; bigloserbiden; chickenbiden; cowardbiden; cowardlybiden; debates; dementiajoe; hidenbiden; presidentialdebate; winnertrump; yellowbiden
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...Biden cant handle debates.
1 posted on 08/03/2020 9:36:11 AM PDT by RBStealth
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To: RBStealth

Forever and ever. They’re a complete waste of time.


2 posted on 08/03/2020 9:37:33 AM PDT by discostu (Like a dog being shown a card trick)
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To: RBStealth

The China virus is a convenient excuse, they do not want Senile Joe exposed.


3 posted on 08/03/2020 9:37:42 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents|Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: RBStealth

All part of the plan, and The NY Times takes the lead. There will be no debates, and the deterioration of Biden therefore cannot be witnessed by large swaths of the citizenry.


4 posted on 08/03/2020 9:37:45 AM PDT by BlueStateRightist (Government is best which governs least.)
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To: RBStealth

Another sickening Democrat liar heard from. What they really want is LET’S SCRAP ELECTIONS.


5 posted on 08/03/2020 9:38:02 AM PDT by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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To: RBStealth

And so it begins...


6 posted on 08/03/2020 9:38:05 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: RBStealth

Why not do it in an empty US Senate building.

Tell Joe he’s getting a home field advantage.


7 posted on 08/03/2020 9:38:17 AM PDT by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey season!)
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To: RBStealth
The debates have never made sense as a test for presidential leadership

That was as true in 1960 as it is today, but for some reason the Democrat party hails the 1960 debates as glorious and thrilling and inspiring.

The Democrat Party (of which the NYT is merely one bureau) reeks of phoniness. Constantly.

8 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:11 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

It’s so funny. They’re so transparent. I wonder if they know, or care, that people can see right through them


9 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:26 AM PDT by j.havenfarm ( Beginning my 20th year on FR! 2,500+ replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: RBStealth
Biden cant handle debates.

And the Trump campaign should hype that endlessly if Biden tries to duck them.

10 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:27 AM PDT by Oshkalaboomboom
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Don’t think so. NYT’s is at it again.

We’re having debates and more than one!


11 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:41 AM PDT by HollyB
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To: RBStealth

Let’s wait until after this round, OK?


12 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:42 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: RBStealth

All it takes is having a candidate that is a total mush brain for the liberals to want the debates scrapped. Keep them in place. This year I might actually watch them, just for the comedy.


13 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:57 AM PDT by I cannot think of a name
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To: RBStealth

Get rid of the electoral college, get rid of in person voting, get rid of debates, let’s change all the rules sole the DemoMarxists can win. This is the kind of crap little kids pull isn’t it.


14 posted on 08/03/2020 9:39:58 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (As long as Hillary Clinton remains free equal justice under the law will never exist in the USA)
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"Scrap them altogether."

Yes. Because seeing Trump mop the floor with Biden, every state in the Union will go for Trump! AND WELL THEY SHOULD!

15 posted on 08/03/2020 9:41:16 AM PDT by Savage Beast (President Trump, loving God, America, and the American People, is on the Side of GOD and the Angels!)
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To: RBStealth

The times is lying and takes us for fools! The reason why they don’t want debates is that Trump will knock biden out in the first round. It’s an unfair match, but I don’t care. biden is a frail, mentally weak, morally decrepit old jerk and is no match for a sharp alpha male.

Trump will mercifully finish him off in the first 15 minutes. And then it will be all over except for the biased questions from the media.


16 posted on 08/03/2020 9:42:21 AM PDT by I want the USA back (There absolutely MUST be a debate Trump vs Creepy-touchy-feely Joe!)
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To: RBStealth

It will be very hard for the corrupt media to “spin” Trump’s triumph over Biden.


17 posted on 08/03/2020 9:42:21 AM PDT by Savage Beast (President Trump, loving God, America, and the American People, is on the Side of GOD and the Angels!)
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To: RBStealth
they reward precisely the opposite of what we want in a president

That's odd. When I was watching the debates in 2015/2016 I knew Mr Trump was precisely what I wanted in my president.

18 posted on 08/03/2020 9:42:25 AM PDT by libh8er
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To: RBStealth
that Biden cant exceed the intelligence of a fart
has been long predicted:


19 posted on 08/03/2020 9:43:10 AM PDT by Diogenesis ("when a crime is unpunished, the world is unbalanced")
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To: BlueStateRightist

Democrats suck but canceling the debate like an enfeebled coward is a bridge too far and many people will run from Biden if they try this.
Makes me think there truly is something seriously wrong with Biden.
Democrats are pure scum and would not hesitate to elect an alzheimer’s to the presidency.


20 posted on 08/03/2020 9:43:21 AM PDT by Williams (Stop Tolerating The Intolerant)
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