You can not have a conversation with these people they need to be turned into to a tool to get your message out. The message needs to be clear and concise that even a third grader will understand. Talk to the audience
This interview is an opportunity to prepare with a quick one line answer to these questions and then back to your narrative no conversation with them, no arguing.
Not to mention, whatever Trump can do to drive his negatives up, the Democrats can always drive theirs up more.
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