Trump team seeks 4th debate with Biden, cites voting by mail

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By ZEKE MILLER

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s campaign is requesting a fourth debate with his presumptive Democratic rival, citing an expected surge in mail and absentee voting this fall because of the coronavirus.

Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani made the request Thursday in a call with Frank Fahrenkopf, the co-chair of the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. The request was described by a person familiar with the conversation who was not authorized to discuss it publicly.

“We want fair debates,” Parscale said. “We want them sooner and we want a bigger schedule. We also don’t want them up against football games competing for viewers. As many Americans as possible need to see the stark differences between the accomplishments and leadership of President Trump and the failed record and sleepiness of Joe Biden.”

It marked a dramatic reversal from the Trump campaign’s position in December, when Trump and Parscale were threatening that the president could participate in fewer or even no debates put on by the commission, against his Democratic opponent.



President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the PREVENTS "President's Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide," task force, in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


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[Thekaspervote]

1. Anyone but me think dotard will never agree to debate Joe? Or, after the first one be too angry

And claim he won and no need for further debates?

[calguy]

4. Possible they are laying ground work for skipping debates

Making it appear like he wants more debates and then not agreeing to any kind of format, walking out and saying they were not fair. Sounds like something they'd do.

[Walleye]

5. Yes. That's what he's doing here.

He makes a stupid demand, and when he doesn’t get it, he’ll throw a hissy fit and refuse to debate if he doesn’t get his way. Because he’s too chicken to debate Joe.

[SCantiGOP]

16. I predicted that even before we had a nominee

I don’t think he can risk being compared side by side with Biden.
I figured they might set some unreasonable terms - like only using FOX because other networks are not legitimate - and then blaming the Dems for avoiding debates.

[Polybius]

40. His only chance of winning is to get lucky in the debates

There's no chance he doesn't debate, he loves doing it.

[no_hypocrisy]

2. It seems to me the fourth debate is meant to totally railroad Joe.

Each of the first three debates, Joe will likely win and the Trump campaign will use whatever garbage they can manufacture to throw at Joe at the next debate. If all three debates don't reap results for Trump, he'll use the fourth debate, not for the purpose of arguments and rebuttals, but to just trash Joe. He'll treat it like a rally and that will be the last thing viewers will remember before they go to the polls.

I hope I'm wrong.

[BComplex]

25. Joe doesn't think well on his feet. I don't want him to debate trump at all.

Joe is a good man, and trump is a pile of shit. But trump loves a rally, and joe is soft-spoken and thoughtful, but stutters and lags when he's nervous.

[RhodeIslandOne]

26. He handled Paul Ryan just fine.

No debates? That's cowardly.

[BComplex]

27. Well, evidently we're going to get to see the result.

Nobody asked me. It's just my two cents. I've watched him for many many many many years.

[no_hypocrisy]

30. And Sarah Palin.

OTOH, Joe won that debate by just showing up.

[BComplex]

45. And Sarah Palin isn't Donald Trump

They're both despicable, but she's no trumpster from the dumpster.

[Polybius]

41. That was 8 years ago

And Ryan is a passive debater. Trump will attack 100 times more than Ryan did.

[onetexan]

37. BS. Joe would eat the Idiot's lunch.

[thesquanderer]

44. Biden did fine one-on-one vs. Sanders last time.

Of course, Sanders was honest and respectful, and Trump will not be, which will make it that much more difficult.

[SunSeeker]

3. More evidence Trump really is freaking out over his cratering poll numbers.

[machoneman]

38. Yes, but I do hope Biden skips any debates as well. See, it's a fact that the more Trumpy talks...

...and acts, the worse his poll numbers get. See, it's the old adage to never get in the way of a man digging his own hole. And I kid you not, why stop Trumpy's rapid and continuing decline?

[onetexan]

43. Im hoping he'll pop a vein in the freakout

After all, its reelction or prison

[bucolic_frolic]

6. Trump can't debate

Cancel the debates, they'll be an attempt to create a MAGAt rally.

[kskiska]

24. Agreed. All Trump does is throw out insults.

The debates with Hillary were worthless. No substance.

[Raven123]

7. A fourth debate because of expected mail-iin voting? Nah. Trump is bleeding voters

[scarletwoman]

8. I don't get what mail-in voting has to do with adding another debate.

I suspect that maybe they're hoping that 4 debates will tire Biden?

[DarthDem]

9. Ah, so they know they're losing

Got it!

[gab13by13]

10. I'm not a Debbie Downer

but debating isn't Joe's strong suit, I'm sorry, attack me. Trump has the advantage in debates because he has zero problem lying.

I think Joe will hold his own in the debates. If Fox gets a debate be sure that Trump will get the questions ahead of time.

[rpannier]

11. I thought il douche threatened no debates?

[Marie Marie]

12. Remember when Trump also said:

That he would LOVE to release his tax returns BUT he was being audited.
That he would LOVE to testify to Mueller but....blah blah blah

[sandensea]

13. Bring it on, Bunker Boy.

My guess is that after the first one, Cheeto will bail on the rest of them - citing Covid fears as an excuse.

[Takket]

14. wow... i just assumed drumpf would not debate at all.......

i don't really see how debating benefits him and adding a 4th only makes it worse. if i was biden i'd be like "fine by me!"

[FailureToCommunicate]

15. People in Hell want a drink of water...that don't mean they get one.

"...the accomplishments and leadership of President Trump and the failed record and sleepiness of Joe Biden.”

[Dem2theMax]

17. That was my reaction as well.

I'll join you.

[More_Cowbell]

18. Trump won't be physically up for it

I'm waiting to see how he looks at his rally. At today's small business meeting they cleared the room while he stayed seated. He's deteriorating quickly.

[BComplex]

46. He probably messed his pants again.

Insiders say he's lost control of his bowels. Probably too many drugs.

[93_NCSU]

19. Biden campaign's response

Source : TheHill

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/503511-biden-campaign-rebukes-trump-effort-to-push-for-more-debates

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Bedingfield continued, saying that the former vice president's campaign would not "ride the roller coaster" of Trump's "ever-changing" position of debates, but rather, participate in the events that have already been officially scheduled.

“We will make this simple: like every other Democratic and Republican candidate since 1992, we will show up for the debates set by the Commission on Presidential Debates, at the places they have selected, on the dates they have selected, with the formats and moderators they designate — so long as Donald Trump does the same, and does not intimidate the Commission into changes from past practices,” she said.
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[captain queeg]

20. Excellent response. Just ignore him after this.

[C Moon]

21. He's probably going to have COVID on his hand and reach out to shake Biden's hand.

[NBachers]

22. Parscale and Giuliani? There's a clear signal that this is some kind of shit business floating down

[BlueIdaho]

23. Well, someone knows they are loosing...

Fuck the debates. No one has ever proven a link between debate performance and electability. They haven’t been relevant for decades.

[yaesu]

28. whatever tRump wants please respond with kiss my ass. nt

[area51]

29. There's no way Dementia Donnie is sane enough to debate. n/t

[Maeve]

31. Will it feature a water-drinking contest?

[Maxheader]

32. Joe , tell the gop whizbangs..

To kiss your ass..they want to debate...you pick the time and venue..

[honest.abe]

33. Not sure the American people can stand even one debate that includes this moron.

If I were the Biden team I would request to deny their request. Three is more than enough. Every voter in America already clearly knows the differences between these two candidates.

[Gothmog]

34. Here is the response of the Biden campaign

Link to tweet

[Omaha Steve]

36. Thanks for the heads up

[honest.abe]

42. Perfect response!

Well done Biden team!

[dawnie51]

35. Dump thinks he can overrun ......

a debate. He won't debate; he'll run his mouth non-stop about stupidities, and not let anyone get a word in edgewise. If confronted for that he'll become even louder and more abusive. He'll be a reality shit show at 150 mph. He cannot debate; he knows nothing about anything; so it'll be name calling and facial gestures and aggressive body language. Who in the world would abet such foolishness?

[not_the_one]

39. The turd can't put together a coherent sentence without a teleprompter.

Since you can't use a teleprompter in a debate, he is going to look like the mumbling idiot that he is. Joe, although prone to gaffes, would make mince meat of the turd.

His turdness will never debate. They are looking for an excuse to bail.

[Roc2020]

47. They don't want a fourth debate

Trump does not want to debate at all. All Biden needs to bring to the debate is Bolton's book! Biden is going to cook and flame broil Trump.