Why would one accept an invitation to go on a live national broadcast and try to spare with a host who controls the dialog, the guest's microphone, the cameras, the amount of the guest's screen time (compared to that of his competition) and the intermissions. Why, when most particularly the host has used ambush tactics against the guest and otherwise conducted a concerted public effort to belittle and embarrass the guest?
Perhaps those who advocate that he do so can tell us what of value could possibly be gained?
Unfortunately, the present public animosity between Trump and Cruz likely precludes the opportunity for a debate in a different forum; which was possible a month or so ago.
Yes. It’s unfortunate.
Because our candidate has to go up against exactly that kind of moderator or far worse in the general election. If he can’t handle it, then he’s not ready to be the nominee.
Would you play a basketball game if you knew it was fixed?