Are we even sure that Herself will show up at the Presidential debate next Monday night? Things are looking mighty dicey at the moment.
And if somehow Herself does make an appearance, how will the encounter be framed - a feeble and uninspired performance by Herself, against the background of a vigorous and well-informed rival, or as a victim of cruel and vicious attacks by a dark barbaric predator? The latter tactic worked against Rick Lazio, might work again.
A no-show would not do much to help Herself, but it also feeds the narrative that The Donald has not yet elucidated all his primary and secondary goals for even seeking the position of President. Herself, of course, needs to explain nothing.
As the front runner, as long as Trump avoids a KO or a personal meltdown on TV, all he needs is a draw to win.
Its going to be pretty tough for Hillary to beat him. She has to appear warm and likable and doing that when you’re sick - not the easiest thing in the world.
Keep in mind debates don’t really change the outcome all that much.
No one remembers them.
When run out of options, she always plays the poor victim while painting her opponent as Great Satan. The so-called most powerful woman’s ace in the hole is just playing a victim.
Her minions in the press are salivating over the possibility of Trump making a fool of himself somehow, getting angry, saying something really stupid.
With that being the menu, her best selection is "show up."
Trump might be baiting her this week by advancing more hyperbole than usual. If he sticks to facts in the debate, what a contrast!