The debate format was tailored to give Biden an advantage. Muted mics meant he could concentrate without being interrupted by Trump. No audience meant less distractions from applause and audience outbursts. Also, the original rules specified they’d be seated, but that was changed.
“The debate format was tailored to give Biden an advantage.”
The word, “backfire”, comes to mind.
“ The debate format was tailored to give Biden an advantage.”
In what way?
Who came up with the idea to have no audience? They could not have thought Biden would do better with no audience.
Im sure Trump allowed whatever format they wanted without hesitation . He was probably thinking‘I can win this debate eithe both hands tied behind my back