Bill Clinton’s campaign was right on the money when it coined the famous “It’s the economy, stupid” slogan in 1992. That’s because the economy has consistently ranked among the top – if not the very top — voter issues in presidential election after presidential election.
I think most voters have already made up their mind by now. If Trump shuts his mouth and “acts presidential” he will “win” the debate. If Biden can appear alert and well-spoken, he will win.
The downside for Biden I see are for those voters who haven’t paid attention to politics recently. He’s been declining in mental clarity lately and comparing pictures/video of him just from the start of his presidency he “looks” really old now. One of the most stressful jobs in the world ages you rapidly. Those voters could see Biden now and think “what the hell happened to him?”
The downsides for Trump… motions at everything The bar is extremely low. If he comes off as loud and interrupting or playing the victim, the Haley voters/old Republicans could be turned off.
Actually pretty close to what I think, plus the possibility of any tiny slip up being ate up by the media.
This is off topic but imagine if we had two Gen X candidates up there. Around early to mid forties. We might actually have a worthwhile debate that doesn’t come off as “Grandpas are fighting again and they want us to hear their presentations” but without the cuteness of a gay old couple.
I know most of us agree, but I’d give a lot to not have the country dick punching each other over two extremely elderly men. My grandfather fucking died at their age.
What’s your thoughts on the debate, Ozma? You have a pretty different outlook than I do so I’m interested. Good? Bad? Footgun for one or the other?
I think most voters have already made up their mind by now. If Trump shuts his mouth and “acts presidential” he will “win” the debate. If Biden can appear alert and well-spoken, he will win.
The downside for Biden I see are for those voters who haven’t paid attention to politics recently. He’s been declining in mental clarity lately and comparing pictures/video of him just from the start of his presidency he “looks” really old now. One of the most stressful jobs in the world ages you rapidly. Those voters could see Biden now and think “what the hell happened to him?”
The downsides for Trump… motions at everything The bar is extremely low. If he comes off as loud and interrupting or playing the victim, the Haley voters/old Republicans could be turned off.
Actually pretty close to what I think, plus the possibility of any tiny slip up being ate up by the media.
This is off topic but imagine if we had two Gen X candidates up there. Around early to mid forties. We might actually have a worthwhile debate that doesn’t come off as “Grandpas are fighting again and they want us to hear their presentations” but without the cuteness of a gay old couple.
The media is foaming at the mouth for some slip up they can sensationalize. If it was Gen X, Beto would be jumping on top of podiums.
I know most of us agree, but I’d give a lot to not have the country dick punching each other over two extremely elderly men. My grandfather fucking died at their age.