If I were Joe Biden, any debates with the Con would be virtual

[malaise]

I would not trust the Con or anyone in his entourage not to spread Covid-19.
There I said it - others have been thinking it.

[lame54]

1. And surreal

[SheltieLover]

2. ABSOLUTELY!

[still_one]

3. Absolutely

[lagomorph777]

4. Of course! Makes no sense to do it any other way.

Turd can't do his Frankenstein impression again if Biden isn't on a physical stage with him. Of course, he'd probably regret it if he tried.

And the power of the mute button will be absolute.

[NightWatcher]

5. I've thought about the weaponization of covid as well

Glad I'm not the only dark thinker here

[Texaswitchy]

6. I do not want Biden anywheres near Trump.

They do not have to be in the same room.

[Mike 03]

7. People are gradually convincing me this is a good idea.

But don't you want to see him drink a glass of water?

Seriously, aren't you worried he'd have an earpiece and people feeding him talking points? Or that he could lean out of frame and do whatever drugs he does?

Just asking.

[malaise]

8. I'm way more worried that he will have someone there

with the aim of spreading Covid-19 to Biden. Biden must not be anywhere near that monster until inauguration day and we all know the Con won't show up

[Mike 03]

9. Okay, maybe so.

They wouldn't have to actually go near each other.

I sort of want to see Trump under some pressure, in a place he's not used to being, with a half unfriendly audience, not sitting in the Oval Office where he'll feel comfortable.

But if the consensus is to do it virtually, I'll go along with it.

[SoonerPride]

19. There won't be any audience

[Mike 03]

20. Thanks. I'm clearly losing this debate.

[liberal N proud]

10. Wouldn't want be on the same stage with that monster

[Thekaspervote]

11. both the repukes and the Dems had to come to terms with virtual conventions

Hopefully that conversation will go the same way

[LakeArenal]

12. I like an earlier DUer's idea.

Make debates a big game of Jeopardy.

Categories like:

HISTORY

CIVIL RIGHTS

WOMEN’s ISSUES

THE TEN-COMMANDMENTS.

EDUCATION

THE LAW

DICTATORS

[malaise]

21. Well then they're over

The Con knows nothing about anything

[honest.abe]

13. Good suggestion.

That will also prevent Trump from prowling around the stage.

[Louis1895]

14. No debate without the release of Trump's taxes!!

It only makes sense.

[marlakay]

15. I just read on CNN they canceled first debate

Sept 29th at Notre Dame and changed to a university in Cleveland. So far sounds like will be in person probably no audience.

[maxsolomon]

16. I'm fine with live but distanced.

Trump will ignore it, Biden won't, it will be seen for what it is.

Biden needs to be seen "standing up" to his bullying. Anything else can be (will be) spun as evidence of Liberal "weakness".

[Mike 03]

18. Yeah. And Trump just needs to be seen "standing up" period.

And drinking a glass of water. And sweating. And being booed. And debating all by himself without getting help from Stephen Miller and Kellyanne Conway.

But I guess if it's virtual, it is what it is. Trump is going to cheat, but maybe it will be so obvious it will become a laughable scandal.

[Blue_true]

23. If Trump moves toward Biden to crowd Biden's space, Joe MUST NOT ignore him like Hillary did,

Joe must stop, turn to Trump point to Trump’s assigned space and say “you need to get back to your agreed upon space, NOW!”, then Joe raises both of his hands to his hips and steps toward the con artist, with a determined glare in his eyes.

Trump wants to come off as strong and dominating, if Joe forces him to retreat, which is what I think will happen, Trump gets humiliated.

[luv2fly]

24. I would just silently stare at him

No response at all. No threatening stance, just stare him down. Trump will flinch, backing off like the coward he is. THAT would be a show of strength and a moment for history.

[luv2fly]

17. I want to see them on the same stage, no audience

Rules includes stay at your podium, both of which are way more than 6 feet apart. The orange anus will cheat any way he can, and I want there to be eyes on him.

[onethatcares]

26. and answering the same policy questions

by a moderator from the League of Woman Voters.

No audience.

Set list of subjects: Military Projectionism, Medicare, Social Security, Election Finance, Firearm regulation, Education,

Please add or subtract as you see fit. Thank you.

[luv2fly]

27. I'd like to see some international moderators as well

Medicare, social security, student loans, racial injustice, building a green and sustainable future, space exploration, jobs, and then I want to see them arm wrestle. Certainly not an exhaustive list, but they can only hit on so many topics.

[Blue_true]

22. I trust Joe to follow science and the advice of medical experts, even in the presence

of Trump and his thugs.

[malaise]

29. I don't even trust the air conditioning system with these goons

and I mean it - anyone who watches 150,000 dead people and wants to change the subject is a threat to human life.

[JI7]

25. The debate area needs to be sectioned off and nobody from other campaign is allowed

to get into the other candidates section.

Setting things up so they are on opposite ends of a room facing each other might be a good idea. Instead of standing side by side as it's usually done.

And have a plexiglass barrier between them with the hosts in the middle.

[Talitha]

28. How about if they're both enclosed in separate plexiglass booths?

Opposite ends of the stage, of course. That way, Joe would have his own fresh air supply.

The microphones in the booths would be controlled by the Moderators, and would not be activated unless it is that person's turn to speak. No more interruptions ("You're the puppet" etc) or going over your time limit.