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DEBATE RULES: NO COUGHING BREAKS
Drudge ^ | 9/23/2016

Posted on 09/23/2016 8:44:19 AM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel

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.

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


TOPICS: Breaking News; Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2016debates; aflac; backpack; breaking; clinton; debates; hillary; hillaryshealth; trump
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To: Migraine

They only denied it because they were afraid they might have to show her being helped up on it. Lol


81 posted on 09/23/2016 9:24:37 AM PDT by sheana
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain

What if she trips getting on the podium?
What if she falls off the podium?..........


82 posted on 09/23/2016 9:24:53 AM PDT by Red Badger (YES, I'm Deplorable! I Deplore the entire Democrat Party!....................)
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To: LostInBayport

But she probably won’t drink any, if she has Parkinson’s. It is my understanding that swallowing can be difficult for people with that disease.

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Hydrophobia will do that to you too.


83 posted on 09/23/2016 9:26:08 AM PDT by Graybeard58 (Bill and Hillary Clinton are the penicillin-resistant syphilis of our political system.)
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To: moovova

That’s a lectern.
A podium is something upon which a person stands...........


84 posted on 09/23/2016 9:26:21 AM PDT by Red Badger (YES, I'm Deplorable! I Deplore the entire Democrat Party!....................)
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To: day10

If someone jams her earpiece I hope it provides a low-level auditory tone in her ear. That will either drive her nuts and off focus, cause her to rip the earpiece out on stage or have a seizure.

Any of the three results are good for America.


85 posted on 09/23/2016 9:28:47 AM PDT by Buckeye Battle Cry (Higgs-Boson 2016! Black Matter Lives!!!)
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To: relictele

The commission is allowing for a custom-made podium, which will accommodate the difference in stature.

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Trump should be allowed to use the exact same podium.


86 posted on 09/23/2016 9:29:31 AM PDT by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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If she cancels, the Donald should debate a card board cut out


87 posted on 09/23/2016 9:32:30 AM PDT by dsrtsage (One half of all people have below average IQ. In the US the number is 54%)
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To: catnipman

[Not at all. If anything, Hillary’s child-sized podium will emphasize her child-sized stature.]

I’d look for the camera to zoom in just enough that it won’t be noticeable to the average viewer at home.


88 posted on 09/23/2016 9:33:07 AM PDT by RetSignman (Obama is the walking, talking middle finger in the face of America)
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To: Graybeard58
She could always tippy toe, like Jebbie.

I was just inspired by your post to come up with this plan:

DJT goes to HER podium first and stands behind it and remains until the difference is podium size is made evident to the viewers.
89 posted on 09/23/2016 9:35:20 AM PDT by Resettozero
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To: Major Matt Mason

She’ll just re-channel her coughing - “Well, you didn’t say anything about farting.”

Or with sleight-of-hand, produce and snaffle a jar of Vitameatavegiamphetabeans: “Tastes like candy! It’s the musical fruit: the more I toot, the better I feel!”


90 posted on 09/23/2016 9:35:22 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives.)
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To: safetysign
"Give Hillary a break. Her falls were due to Kneemonia. Bill of course suffers from Dicktheria!"
Hillary has Demonia and BJ is still in fine fettle despite his smallcox.
91 posted on 09/23/2016 9:35:32 AM PDT by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain
No breaks!
No step-stools!
No earpieces!

What about no strings?


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92 posted on 09/23/2016 9:44:05 AM PDT by drpix
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To: Rusty0604

No stool.

They are saving her from herself.

Imagine her standing on the stool, getting dizzy, falling, hitting her head, splitting it open, and getting blood all over the nice shiny floor.

Horrible. Simply horrible.


93 posted on 09/23/2016 9:44:24 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: Vermont Lt

She will need the triple-thick Depends.


94 posted on 09/23/2016 9:46:19 AM PDT by TomGuy
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To: TomGuy

How will this turn out? It all Depends...


95 posted on 09/23/2016 9:46:46 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?.)
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To: BlackFemaleArmyCaptain
Monday's throwdown could top out at 100 million viewers, making it the biggest political event in history.
Are they talking about the debate between the two least liked candidates with the lowest approval ratings in history?...It must be Hillary. Everyone knows she can draw a crowd wherever she goes...< /sarcasm >
96 posted on 09/23/2016 9:47:56 AM PDT by lewislynn (Ryan is the other half of the reason Romney got creamed by a negro with a Nobel)
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To: MichaelCorleone

No way she can just quit the debate. No reason could be good enough.


97 posted on 09/23/2016 9:50:53 AM PDT by New Jersey Realist (America: The land of the free because of the brave)
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Someone needs to bring a portable jamming device to disrupt the earpiece.

All bluetooth frequencies should be jammed. Bluetooth has the possible range of up to 100 meters. Each candidate should submit to a public device scan just before taking the podium.

98 posted on 09/23/2016 9:55:38 AM PDT by USCG SimTech
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She will need the triple-thick Depends.

Bolt-on overflow auxiliary collection bags for the catheter.

99 posted on 09/23/2016 9:58:00 AM PDT by USCG SimTech
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To: day10

Better yet, with today’s advanced technology, scanning for electronic listening devices/ear examinations should be mandatory just prior to debate start.


100 posted on 09/23/2016 9:58:02 AM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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