Harris v. Trump Debate Thread | Trump DECLINES another debate (in ALL CAPS!)

I’m so nervous about it that I don’t think I’ll be able to watch it. I’ll be counting on my ZZL friends to keep me updated.
 
MODS: Thanks for updating thread title - I was thinking about tweaking it - since today is the big day. Should have done it a couple of days ago... appreciate you taking up my slack... :cool:
 
Duration: 90-minutes

Date: Tuesday, September 10,

Time: 9 p.m. ET.

Host: ABC News

Mods: David Muir & Lindsey Davis

Simulcast: PBS, FOX News, MSNBC, C-Span

Locale: National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

Audience: None

RULES

Per ABC News, both candidates have agreed to the following:

• There will be no opening statements, and Trump and Harris are not allowed to ask each other questions during the debate.

• Each candidate will only be allowed to have a pen, a pad of paper, and a water bottle at their identically sized podiums.

• No props or prewritten notes are allowed, and neither candidate can interact with their staff members during the two commercial breaks.

• The candidates get two minutes for each answer and rebuttal, and one minute for follow-ups, clarifications, and responses to rebuttals.

• At the end of the debate, they will each have two minutes for a closing statement. Trump will go last (he got to choose after winning a pre-debate coin toss).

 
This stupid form could be a real issue for Harris:

amp.cnn.com

KFILE: Harris pledged support in 2019 to cut ICE funding and provide transgender surgery to detained migrants | CNN Politics

As Kamala Harris pivots to the political center in her campaign for president, a 2019 questionnaire from a leading civil rights organization spotlights her past support for left-wing causes such as taxpayer-funded gender transition surgeries for detained immigrants and federal prisoners.
amp.cnn.com amp.cnn.com

nypost.com

Kamala Harris told ACLU she’d fund trans surgeries for migrant inmates, decriminalize drugs and end ICE detainers during 2020 campaign

Harris told CNN’s Dana Bash last month that “the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed.”
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Can Trump stay on topic?​

Can Harris separate herself from Biden?​

Will either of them fill in the blanks on their policy plans?​

Will the muted microphones matter?​

Which issues will each candidate try to steer the debate toward?​

 
Mulberry Heel said:
A conservative boycott of Disney World will be about as effective as the Southern Baptist boycott about twenty or so years ago. It didn't seem to hurt Disney at all, and lots of Southern Baptist families still found their way there.
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Also the right wing has supposedly boycotted Disney like three times since Trump was elected...
 
Going to be honest, I feel the weight of media expectation and scrutiny is going to be too much for Kamala. Anything short of throwing a shutout no-hitter will be seen as failure with every misstep being magnified to ludicrous levels because the media will need something to talk about and they long ago ran out of the ability to be shock or even interested in Trump's behavior.
 
I have an objection to the thread title. It plays into the "politics is a game where I cheer on my team" narrative, which I think is tone deaf due to how consequential this election is . Maybe we change the thread title?
 
altmin said:
Going to be honest, I feel the weight of media expectation and scrutiny is going to be too much for Kamala. Anything short of throwing a shutout no-hitter will be seen as failure with every misstep being magnified to ludicrous levels because the media will need something to talk about and they long ago ran out of the ability to be shock or even interested in Trump's behavior.
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I think this is where I'm at as well. Maybe it's PTSD from the last debate. It's probably moreso the uncertainty around how Harris will do. There's not an ounce of uncertainty around Trump's performance. Everyone knows he'll bluster, lie, bully, word salad, etc.
 
altmin said:
Going to be honest, I feel the weight of media expectation and scrutiny is going to be too much for Kamala. Anything short of throwing a shutout no-hitter will be seen as failure with every misstep being magnified to ludicrous levels because the media will need something to talk about and they long ago ran out of the ability to be shock or even interested in Trump's behavior.
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The media wants trump. Trump in office gives them way more stuff to talk about
 
Ddseddse said:
I have an objection to the thread title. It plays into the "politics is a game where I cheer on my team" narrative, which I think is tone deaf due to how consequential this election is . Maybe we change the thread title?
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Re: Thread title. I started this thread a month ago… with a simple title.
Mods must have added to the title recently, I guess because today is the day. I’m cool with it, but I’ll be glad to go back and switch it up if folks think that needs to happen. Just let me know how you’d like it to read.
 
What would happen during a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris if Trump were to raise his hand and say, "Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, I must take brief leave backstage, as I have made stool in my trousers"?

ChatGPT said:​


If Donald Trump were to say something like that during a presidential debate with Kamala Harris, it would undoubtedly cause a significant and immediate reaction from the audience, moderators, and viewers. Here’s what might happen:

  1. Shock and Laughter: The initial reaction would likely be a mix of shock, confusion, and nervous laughter from the audience. Such a statement would be completely unexpected and out of the ordinary for a debate setting.
  2. Media Frenzy: The media would likely explode with coverage, analyzing and replaying the moment repeatedly. It would dominate headlines, social media, and talk shows, becoming an instant viral sensation.
  3. Kamala Harris’s Response: Kamala Harris might respond with a mix of composure and perhaps some humor, trying to bring the debate back on track while also acknowledging the absurdity of the moment. How she reacts could either be a quick one-liner or an attempt to pivot back to the issues being discussed.
  4. Impact on the Debate: The debate itself would be disrupted, at least temporarily. The moderators would need to manage the situation, possibly going to a commercial break to allow Trump to leave the stage and return.
  5. Public Perception: Such an incident could significantly impact public perception of Trump, with some seeing it as a moment of vulnerability or weakness, while others might view it as a bizarre but humanizing event.
Overall, it would be a memorable and unprecedented moment in political history, likely overshadowing much of the substantive discussion that might have occurred during the debate.



You said:​

If I were Harris, I would do an impression of Beavis saying "POOP!"

ChatGPT said:​


That would be a bold and hilarious move! If Kamala Harris were to channel Beavis and shout "POOP!" in response to such an unexpected moment, it would probably leave the audience in stitches.

Her playful and comedic reaction could make her seem more relatable to younger voters and anyone familiar with the classic show Beavis and Butt-Head. It would definitely be a memorable way to handle the situation, and it might even become a viral moment, adding a bit of levity to the debate and showing off her sense of humor.
 
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