T. is already laying the groundwork to withdraw from the rest of the debates by asking why should he "allow" any changes by the Debate Commission.
Let him withdraw, Biden can participate and answer questions and interact with voters without having to deal with Twitler's deranged rudeness.
Remind voters what an actual dignified, qualified candidate looks and sounds like.
@polarberry, that's interesting about T's challenge to the Debate Commission. I've had a strong feeling that he wasn't going to participate in any more debates. What's your intuitive sense?
deetoo,
Same here. The way he acted at the first debate was pure fear. He didn't want to answer any questions because he has no ideas, no plan, nothing legitimate to offer, and he definitely didn't want to discuss things like his taxes, which will send him to prison.
The town hall setting will be even worse for him, as it won't be a large crowd of brain-dead minions cheering his name. I will be very surprised if he shows up.
@lovendures, ahh yes ... the VP debate. Between Kamala Harris and the PPP (Pious Potted Plant). It should be interesting. I'll be praying/meditating before that one too.
@jessi 1978 I totally agree with you. They were already looking for a reason to opt out when the campaign sent a letter protesting the false claim that the topic of this debate was supposed to be only about foreign policy which would of course lead T to bring up Hunter. They really didn't want his ratings to drop like after the first debate. Only 2 more weeks gang!!!
Oh yeah, the superspreader in chief relies on his ability to entertain and shock, and a cut mic won't allow him to do that at all without his usual bloviating.
Not to mention he's an idiot if he wants to go against Biden on foreign policy. Yeah, he might get his jabs in, but Biden will wipe the floor with him otherwise.
I can't imagine Trump being muted ever. In the last "debate" Town Hall format, he talked over the NBC correspondent Samantha Guthrie every time she made a challenging remark. He cannot tolerate any negative feedback.
He detects criticism instantly before the person is even halfway through what they have to say and he starts barreling over them. If he truly is muted, then he'll use exaggerated facial expressions and body language to convey his message.
The Right Wing press is already filling the Internet with accusations about the moderator of the next debate. They are preparing their public to ignore the incisive questions that will come at him.
There is no way I will watch this debate, mute button or not. I am promising myself not to read any more about Donald Trump until he is gone.