Two presidents have never debated before. And neither of these two presidents has debated anyone in almost four years — not since the last time they faced each other.
Biden is unique in that he seems to know how to deal with people like Trump one-on-one
He’s not
. I think he likes to think of himself as someone who can stand up to a bully.
He absolutely thinks of himself as a “tough guy” but he is a frail old man. When he tries to act tough, it’s pretty cringey to anyone less than half a century old.
Biden is betting that a lot of his problem in the polls is due to concerns over his age
Maybe, and that is part of it. But there’s lots of other reasons.
It’s hard for someone like Biden (especially trump) to accept that though. They can’t accept that people have valid reasons, so they pin it on something that’s pretty far down the list and not really what people mean. Biden and trump act like any criticism of age is just the literal amount of years they have been alive, and not all the things that change as you age.
reluctantly leading him to bow out.
As much as I wish it was true, Biden isn’t backing out for any reason.
You don’t seem to remember the last debates. Biden did a very good job standing up to Trump’s gish gallop. “Will you shut up, man?” was probably the first time in years that Donald Trump was rebuked to his face, and it stuck. Biden needs another strong moment like that.
The debates aren’t changing anyone’s minds from one candidate to another.
It’s to convince people who might not vote, that while both candidates are bad, at least might be worth voting for.
Biden doesn’t do that by rolling in the mud with trump and trading insults.
He does that by ignoring Trump’s childish bullshit and addressing the potential voters who are listening.
You’re acting like the whole point is “winning” an argument when you know damn well neither candidate and none of their hardcore supporters will ever admit their side did poorly.
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To be clear, that arguing shit works on idiots who thinks it makes someone “strong”.
That’s boomer thinking.
This election the majority of expected voters (not just total eligible) will be under 40.
And we don’t care about that stupid shit. We want a president with a plan and a desire to follow thru. That’s what Biden needs to show. But he’s 82 years old and it’s hard for him to grasp how many generations ahead of him voters are.
He’s not
He absolutely thinks of himself as a “tough guy” but he is a frail old man. When he tries to act tough, it’s pretty cringey to anyone less than half a century old.
Maybe, and that is part of it. But there’s lots of other reasons.
It’s hard for someone like Biden (especially trump) to accept that though. They can’t accept that people have valid reasons, so they pin it on something that’s pretty far down the list and not really what people mean. Biden and trump act like any criticism of age is just the literal amount of years they have been alive, and not all the things that change as you age.
As much as I wish it was true, Biden isn’t backing out for any reason.
You don’t seem to remember the last debates. Biden did a very good job standing up to Trump’s gish gallop. “Will you shut up, man?” was probably the first time in years that Donald Trump was rebuked to his face, and it stuck. Biden needs another strong moment like that.
The debates aren’t changing anyone’s minds from one candidate to another.
It’s to convince people who might not vote, that while both candidates are bad, at least might be worth voting for.
Biden doesn’t do that by rolling in the mud with trump and trading insults.
He does that by ignoring Trump’s childish bullshit and addressing the potential voters who are listening.
You’re acting like the whole point is “winning” an argument when you know damn well neither candidate and none of their hardcore supporters will ever admit their side did poorly.
Edit:
To be clear, that arguing shit works on idiots who thinks it makes someone “strong”.
That’s boomer thinking.
This election the majority of expected voters (not just total eligible) will be under 40.
And we don’t care about that stupid shit. We want a president with a plan and a desire to follow thru. That’s what Biden needs to show. But he’s 82 years old and it’s hard for him to grasp how many generations ahead of him voters are.
He still thinks this stupid shit will get votes.