Chris Wallace says he didn't anticipate Trump flouting the debate rules

[SouthernCal_Dem]

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“I never dreamt that it would go off the tracks the way it did,” he said.

In his first interview since the chaotic and often incoherent spectacle — in which a pugilistic Mr. Trump relentlessly interrupted opponent and moderator alike — Mr. Wallace conceded that he had been slow to recognize that the president was not going to cease flouting the debate’s rules.

“I’ve read some of the reviews, I know people think, Well, gee, I didn’t jump in soon enough,” Mr. Wallace said, his voice betraying some hoarseness from the previous night’s proceedings. “I guess I didn’t realize — and there was no way you could, hindsight being 20/20 — that this was going to be the president’s strategy, not just for the beginning of the debate but the entire debate.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/business/media/chris-wallace-debate-moderator.html

Wait...

What?

Most people could see that one coming, but you didn't?

Fuck you!

[soothsayer]

1. Dummy

[grumpyduck]

2. Really, Chris?

Really???

[Massacure]

3. Hey Chris! I have a bridge to sell you! n/t

[In It to Win It]

35. If your bridge can hold Trump's ego, he'll probably buy it

[LakeArenal]

4. Collins Concern, we call that.

[msongs]

5. lol he's just trying to save face after doing a crappy job nt

[fleur-de-lisa]

6. Where the hell has he been the last four years?

[LuckyLib]

14. Working for Faux News. Under a rock. With blinders on.

His Dad would have had Trump for lunch. And then ordered a martini.

[SouthernCal_Dem]

24. Yep. nt

[MustLoveBeagles]

7. Oh really?

[Solly Mack]

8. Oh, stop. Just stop.

[Submariner]

9. That's why he got booted from network to cable

He could only ride his dad’s coat tails so far before his incompetence as a journalist was on full display.

How could one not see that coming!?

[Cha]

10. It seems way beyond "flouting the rules".. trump was

a fucking Nightmare.

And, what was up with saying to trump.. "you're going to like this next question.." like he was to be coddled?

[yonder]

28. Noticed that too. Wallace was paving the road for trump.

[Cha]

30. Too bad for trump & wallace it didn't work.

[MagickMuffin]

11. Come on Man: Chris Wallace, You played nice all over your chosen one

You giggled and promised him he would like the next topic of discussion. You laid bare your preference for the POTUS.

[Aristus]

12. That means he was poorly prepared.

Everyone else on the planet knew Trump was going to do that.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

13. Hey, he gave it a try. But unfortunately for him, journalism is just not his thing. nt

[Caliman73]

15. What in the 5 years that Trump has been in politics and the 50 years he has been in public life...

Would tell you he would do anything different.

I know Wallace can't (although he should if he is being really truthful) come out and say he screwed up. This statement however, just paints him as either a complete idiot, or a liar.

Trump is as predictable as they come. What in just the time he has been in the White House, points to anything other than a bullying, steam rolling performance. Have you not seen him in the last 6 months? You just had an interview with him! One to one, where he was belligerent. He thinks that being a bully is a good strategy that makes him look strong. He thinks he WON the debate!

Stupid!

[handmade34]

16. ...

a good parent... uh, moderator, would call for a time out... it is the only thing that would have helped/made a possible difference

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

17. Didn't he review the GOP primary debate tapes?

Those were previews of coming attractions.

[Stallion]

18. Is There a Situation or Environment Where Trump hasn't thrown Poo around?

seriously that was Trump-an infantile, disgusting moron.

[The Genealogist]

19. Where have your eyes and ears been for the past half decade, Chris?

No way you could know he would be have that way?? That he would flout the rules? Trump thinks rules are for suckers and the little guy. He emits chaos like the sun emits heat. He is hateful and mean spirited. Jeez, Chris! Whooda thunk it?!

[Doreen]

20. Oh come on!!!

You are saying you are stupid enough that after watching donny for 5 years that you did not think that??? You, Mr. Wallace just won the stupidity of the year award!!

[lpbk2713]

21. Trump plays dirty in everything he does.

Come on Chris. You know you're bullshitting.

[choie]

22. He wouldn't even come out and admit

that it was Trump's repugnant behavior that cause that shitstorm. Fucking coward.

[Hugin]

23. I'm still expecting an apology and to see some remorse for his role in the now infamous 'shit-show'.

Not anticipating either.

[JDC]

25. F him. He is nothing but an old hallway rug now.

[KentuckyWoman]

26. Chris Wallace admits he's a partisan dumbass

There. Fixed the article headline.

[ProfessorGAC]

43. If I Had Written Your Post Title...

...I would have had dumbass in all caps! If I could, it would be bold, italics & underlined!
Because that's the operative word in your title.
How could he not have anticipated it? It's exactly what PINO did in 2016.
Yeah, this was even worse, but it wasn't a first.

[SaintLouisBlues]

27. Not only did Chris roll over, his father also rolled over...in his grave.

[Withywindle]

29. Literally NOTHING about the way Dump behaved surprised me

And I'm not a highly-paid TV journalist.

[Leith]

44. Same here

After his vicious stunt of inviting "women" to one of the HRC/chump debates 4 years ago, there is nothing that the orange monster wouldn't do.

What does that pile-of-sewage have planned next?

[ExciteBike66]

31. Thought this guy was supposed to be smart...

[Arkansas Granny]

32. Come on, man. It was apparent after the first 3 minutes how Trump was going to act.

[Golden Raisin]

33. Anyone who viewed Trump's

menacing, hovering, stalking behavior towards Hillary Clinton in their debates should have had a neon-flashing clue to expect big trouble(s). To say nothing of any kindergarten kid could spot Trump as a bully from across any playground in the universe.

[Cirque du So-What]

34. The better part of Chris Wallace

ran down Mike’s leg.

[SouthernCal_Dem]

46. LOL. nt

[Faux pas]

36. Yeah sure ya betcha...

chris. My cat could have seen it coming you dolt.

[agingdem]

37. Seriously, Chris, have you met the guy!!!!

don't ya know rules don't apply to the orange buffoon?.. 4 years ago you and your fellow media stars knew what a depraved piece of garbage Trump was/is but because you despised the Clintons with a burning hot passion you rebranded grifter Trump and sold him as a viable candidate...and yesterday that malignant sociopath stood on a stage and exposed himself to be exactly what we always knew he was...and yet you weren't expecting this level of crap? C'mon Chris you and I know that's bullshit....btw, Chris, you owe Joe a major on-your-knees-begging-his-forgiveness-for-allowing-the toxic-braying-from-the-ass-on-the-stage-to-overwhelm-you mega apology...and please don't resign...I want you to stay where you are with the knowledge that you are the worst of the worst presidential debate moderator of all times...good for you...

[cwydro]

38. People who are decent often have difficulty imaging how indecent others can be.

The buffoon is a lunatic.

I’m not going to pile on Chris Wallace. I can’t think of anyone who would have done better.

[eleny]

39. That's as believable as Trump saying he doesn't know who the Proud Boys are nt

[nolabear]

40. Cognitive dissonance.

It’s an abuser’s and a sociopath’s best friend. The lack of desire to do something harmful or humiliating to another is incredibly strong in social beings. There are lines you don’t cross. There are rules you obey. When you have to deal with someone who follows none of those norms it can shut down your options.

I feel for Wallace. I don’t think he did imagine how rabid that cornered rat would be, nor did the team. 45 plays the abuser and the victim simultaneously and leverages them.

That said whomever does the next one needs to refuse to do it unless there is a way of stopping him and keeping him from shouting Joe down.

[Amaryllis]

41. HE works for Faux. They live in an alternative reality with alternative facts.

[XanaDUer2]

42. M'kay

[louis-t]

45. He didn't?