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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDebate strategies for Biden if there is a second one
First, Mr. Biden should make a few remarks characterizing his opponent's obstacles to a successful campaign: he might be in jail, he might be in court, he might be in jail and court at the same time, and he doesn't know how to debate anyway, just fling mud at his opponent. (TFG's first impeachment stemmed from his attempt to force Mr. Zelenskyy into an anti-Biden smear, but TFG hasn't grasped that this was a mistake.)
Second: if it's decided that a second debate is necessary, these strategies could be deployed:
1. Admit it's impossible to rebut/correct all TFG's lies and insults. Limit yourself to one sentence of rebuttal. This sentence can be framed in advance, e.g., "If my opponent were familiar with the Constitution, he would know ...", or "Coming from an adjudicated rapist, women might not want to trust this policy." Like that--his aides could think up some good ones. Likewise Mrs. Biden. This will give Mr. Biden more time to talk about policy and accomplishments, which is what he wants to do anyway.
2. Be as specific as possible, and as concrete as possible when outlining policies and problems. For example: "If climate change is a hoax, why are Miamians wading through waist deep water?", or "We don't have to have parents choosing between paying the electric bill and good childcare; we can do better. Here's how." Keep it short, sweet, and vivid. Many in the audience don't know how to listen to a debate, so give them the summary as you go along.
And remember, you won the first debate according to anyone who read the transcript, or actually listened to the debate. Losing your candidacy now would be the equivalent of tossing Simone Biles out of competition because her shoes didn't match her leotard. Call out malarkey wherever you find it, and full speed ahead.
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(11,811 posts)not speaking, slow down when speaking, smile more.