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DEBATE RULES: NO COUGHING BREAKS: Clinton demands a step-stool at debate podium to add height...
Drudge ^ | 23 Sep 16 | Drudge

Posted on 09/23/2016 9:44:44 AM PDT by xzins

**Exclusive** Fri Sep 23 2016 11:30:40 ET

If presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton slips into a coughing fit or any other medical crisis during Monday's high-stakes debate, she will have to power through, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned!

"There are no commercial breaks," a commission source explains. "Period."

Debate moderator Lester Holt does not have the authority to cut away from the stage during the epic 90-minute showdown. And microphone audio for either of the candidates is not to be manipulated.

Clinton has experienced severe coughing episodes throughout the election year. During a Labor Day campaign stop she suffered a 4-minute choking marathon.

Monday's throwdown could top out at 100 million viewers, making it the biggest political event in history.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The presidential debate commission settled an early flashpoint when Clinton demanded a step-stool at the podium to add height to her 5'4" frame. Campaign Chairman John Podesta expressed concern that Hillary would be dwarfed by 6'2" Trump. The request was quickly rejected. The commission is allowing for a custom-made podium, which will accommodate the difference in stature.


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KEYWORDS: 2016debates; clinton; debates; hillaryshealth; trump
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To: xzins

If I were The Donald, I would have a platform behind my podium that is 18 inches high and would have a custom-made podium that would make me look larger but normal. I would force Hillary to build a freaking set of steps that she must mount to get to her platform which will then be about 36 inches off the floor of the stage. She will look ridiculous mounting up and the podium will dwarf her on the long shots diminishing her stature. And, if she falls off the platform, she will do a Humpty-Dumpty.


21 posted on 09/23/2016 9:51:48 AM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel
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To: Resettozero

The homepage of Drudge said, “Clinton demands...”

That’s what I searched under.


22 posted on 09/23/2016 9:54:24 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: xzins

If Hillary gets one, Trump should get one.


23 posted on 09/23/2016 9:54:26 AM PDT by fruser1
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To: xzins

When she collapses she can blame it on stepping off of the stool accidentally.


24 posted on 09/23/2016 9:54:50 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for spiritual discernment)
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To: xzins

I think all of this talk is setting the bar too low. Something tells me she will be jut fine and thus exceed expectations. That will be the story as the media covers the debate. Take it to the bank.


25 posted on 09/23/2016 9:55:20 AM PDT by NELSON111
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26 posted on 09/23/2016 9:55:28 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel (I am so very blessed! Thank You, JESUS!)
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To: xzins
Hee-hee...

Clinton wants to debate from the ladies tee.

-PJ

27 posted on 09/23/2016 9:55:49 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

See #22


28 posted on 09/23/2016 9:56:08 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: xzins

So the Oop Pa Looma needs a stool? Probably will lose her balance.


29 posted on 09/23/2016 9:56:49 AM PDT by WKUHilltopper
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To: WKUHilltopper

Oomp Pa Looppa...? LOL


30 posted on 09/23/2016 9:57:49 AM PDT by WKUHilltopper
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To: Political Junkie Too

I had one in my condo. They can be run remotely, too! I can see it now, illary rising into the air as she jerks and wobbles ...


31 posted on 09/23/2016 9:58:12 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for spiritual discernment)
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To: xzins

Not even a bathroom break like in the Bernie debates?

She can’t make it through 90 minutes without a break.


32 posted on 09/23/2016 9:58:28 AM PDT by MUDDOG
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To: longfellow

She most certainly is that!!!


33 posted on 09/23/2016 9:59:06 AM PDT by edie1960
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To: xzins

She won’t be able to do it. She will malfunction, or be so tranked that her entire appearance will be a malfunction.


34 posted on 09/23/2016 9:59:21 AM PDT by Psalm 144 (One party feigns virtue, the other flaunts its corruption. May God reward both as they deserve.)
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To: xzins
It's not just the sitting, it's getting UP.


35 posted on 09/23/2016 10:00:08 AM PDT by COUNTrecount
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To: MUDDOG

She can. The issue is the durability of her meds. Take too many or take too few.

I think they are affected by events as at 9/11.


36 posted on 09/23/2016 10:00:37 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: NELSON111

If she does, she’ll be tranked and braced as in that horrible “why aren’t I” moment of logical and grammatical horror.


37 posted on 09/23/2016 10:01:56 AM PDT by Psalm 144 (One party feigns virtue, the other flaunts its corruption. May God reward both as they deserve.)
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To: edie1960

If she says “my doctor says”, she’s get sympathy and probably accommodation.


38 posted on 09/23/2016 10:02:22 AM PDT by tbw2
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To: xzins
The commission is allowing for a custom-made podium, which will accommodate the difference in stature.

So hers will be short and fat?

39 posted on 09/23/2016 10:03:00 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: MHGinTN

You said exactly what I’m thinking. She needs a lot of reasons to blame her problems on.


40 posted on 09/23/2016 10:03:40 AM PDT by ryderann
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