I see absolutely NO REASON to debate tRUMP at ALL before the election!

[bluestarone]

Am i wrong in my thinking here? MSM will just make him stronger. (UNLESS some BIG NEWS comes forward that is)

[LonePirate]

1. Even if the Dem does not attend the debates, the networks will still give him 90 minutes of airtime.

We simply need to change our tactics during the debate, perhaps calling out his lies, his bigotry and his lack of a record.

[bluestarone]

3. You maybe right BUT

They will believe his lies anyhow!

[TheBlackAdder]

25. I don't think Presidential General Election debates with a pathological liar benefits Democrats.

No matter what fact, how well packaged, Trump remains fluid and adaptable and will say whatever bullshit comes into his head, that won't be fact-checked in real-time. He'll get the free pass to say whatever crap and he will get away with it. If a Democrat tried that, they would get called out, not by only the RW press, but liberal media outlets.

You can not debate with an insane person or a pathological liar, as they always maintain the advantage.

If you corner them on something, it will be a lie, a change of what the facts are, to 'alternative facts' or some character assassination that is beneath most adults, but not beneath Trump.


The lack of a Presidential Debate, takes oxygen away from Trump. This can be further exacerbated by doing a Phyllis Schlafly and scheduling Democratic events at the same time Trump has his rallys. Beto O'Rourke did this and it was highly successful in stealing Trump's network thunder. This is the tactic that Democrats should do this year. 1) No presidential general debates; 2) Democratic town halls scheduled at the exact same date and time as Trump's rallys.

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[BlueTsunami2018]

2. Someone needs to call him out to his face.

Not debating him allows him to just keep saying anything he wants unchecked. It shouldn’t be too hard to trip him up and call him out his blatant lies. A good debater will make him look like a fool.

This is a terrible idea.

[bluestarone]

4. If we are SPOT ON to prove his lies

That would be great!

[leftieNanner]

5. Joe Biden would be a formidable opponent to Trumpie

I'm reminded of the debate against Paul Ryan, when Ryan made some stupid remark and Joe laughed at him and said "that's malarkey". Awesome!

[BlueTsunami2018]

7. I think so too.

Joe would drive daggers into Тяцмр’s kidneys with a smile on his face. Mocking and scoffing while presenting facts would drive Fat Nixon crazy.

[BigmanPigman]

12. He has proven this in the past so he has that going for him.

[smirkymonkey]

33. +1000

[PeeJ52]

6. There is every reason to. We now know he does not deserve to be treated with the respect.

Whoever debates him can list every lie, every illegal thing he's plead guilty to and paid his fines. He is the one who will refuse to debate anyone because he can't talk. He wouldn't know what to say. He'd look like the biggest idiot in the world.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

8. Or make sure that the moderator is ready to roll the tape or read the transcript

when Trump tries to say, "I didn't say that."

I have long thought that the debates are a waste of time. I never learn anything new about either candidate that I didn't already know.

[bluestarone]

9. THAT will be the what needs to happen (for sure will help)

His base won't believe anything against tRUMP!

[mainstreetonce]

10. I think Trump may decide

He will not debate.

[stuffmatters]

27. My suspicion too.Trump will decide he will not debate the D Nominee:full on WWPD.

Just continue his one sided, infomercial maga rallies & pressers. I doubt Trump will ever share equal mike power with any critic or opponent again.

[mainstreetonce]

28. He will say as president he can't disclose information

About his plans

The Dems should make sure the debates go on without him and an empty chair takes his place.

[stuffmatters]

29. Exactly.

[world wide wally]

11. Biden is in the best position to call Trump out as a liar

[bluestarone]

15. It would be fun to watch Biden eat his lunch!

[0rganism]

13. you are wrong in your thinking here.

the MSM makes him stronger by default.
if the Democrats don't debate him, advantage Trump.
he is the king of free media coverage, and it's not like actually being the president has reduced his stranglehold on MSM time.

[bluestarone]

16. Probably right BUT

He's lied for 2 years now and lying in a debate won't change much (UNLESS we are SPOT on with PROOF)

[0rganism]

19. that's expected. he'll lie like a rug regardless.

at least in a debate the Democratic candidate can have some say about which topic he lies about, and maybe even be ready with a truth trap of some kind. if he doesn't debate, he just says whatever he wants to say all the time anyway. if possible, keep him lying in an indefensible manner on topics of common knowledge.

we can't do that if we don't debate.

[David__77]

14. I agree with not debating him.

I don’t think good is likely to come out of it.

[marylandblue]

17. Debates can't be avoided. Refusing to debate looks weak.

[bluestarone]

18. I see your point!

[Totally Tunsie]

31. Exactly. tRump will claim he has the Dems running scared

and then huff and puff himself as the victor in a non-debate. (Kinda' like winning a golf tournament that he didn't play in.)

[GemDigger]

20. If that person isn't strong enough to debate trump, that person is not strong enough to win.

just my opinion.

[ooky]

21. He has accomplished nothing for middle class and working people during his time in office

on health care, taxes, employment, infrastructure, jobs, immigration, trade, foreign policy, anything. No wall either. He has no accomplishments. It certainly seems that our candidate can come prepared to provide the facts on what he hasn't done in each case.

[bluestarone]

22. I will not disagree on any part of your post

TY

[stillcool]

23. it will be the "Donald Trump Show"..

not a word of truth will come out of his mouth, but he won't shut up. And the tv people will tell us all what he meant to say. In all fairness...

[bluestarone]

24. You got that right!!

[LongtimeAZDem]

26. On the contrary; I'm looking forward to seeing Biden take down Trump.

[VOX]

30. It's a must. The Democratic candidate has to take the battle directly to Trump.

And a strong Democratic candidate will make Trump look even more foolish and unqualified than he is now.

[Hoyt]

32. Right or wrong, I'm for debates.

[customerserviceguy]

34. Our candidate HAS to take Trump on

We need a fighter, someone who will not back down, or be made to look afraid.

If we don't have a Democratic candidate who will speak truth while Trump spews lies, we will lose.

Yes, you are wrong in your thinking.