British Expats - 2016 Election

Reading commentary online I have a few conclusions about the debate:

1) There is no way for Hillary to actually "win" the debate.

2) Trump's bar is set so low that assuming he doesn't explode, all the headlines will be about how surprisingly statesmanlike he was.

3) Arguing with stupid people, you get dragged down to their level.

4) Neither will really talk policy, Trump particularly.

5) Hillary's best bet might be to just ignore the orange troll and talk to the room.

Regarding 2: Trump has been doing debate prep with Jabba the .. err... Roger Ailes, so I expect his performance will be better than most would expect and because of the low bar it will be praised.

Most of what you say is right. I think Clinton should try and get under Trump's thin skin so he goes on the attack as this will help with the woman vote.

sir_eccles

Sep 26th 2016 8:25 am

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Originally Posted by zargof (Post 12062184)

Yes, once he is "off script" he can really go anywhere.

Wintersong

Sep 26th 2016 9:36 am

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPTn...ature=youtu.be

I'm sure there's a way to embed that, but I can't for the life of me work it out.

sir_eccles

Sep 26th 2016 11:00 am

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/this-looks-real-big

"Tax evasion on the back end, self-dealing on the front."

I really hope the first question tonight is about their foundations and their taxes.

Leslie

Sep 26th 2016 11:10 am

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If Trump manages to not completely lose his shit on the debate stage ... he will melt down on twitter later.

Leslie

Sep 26th 2016 1:04 pm

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What channel are ya'll watching on? I'm on PBS.

scrubbedexpat099

Sep 26th 2016 1:07 pm

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Watching on Clinton News. Interested to see how long I can last before switching.

caretaker

Sep 26th 2016 1:08 pm

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Originally Posted by Leslie (Post 12062348)

What channel are ya'll watching on? I'm on PBS.

Whoops! It's time.

dakota44

Sep 26th 2016 1:17 pm

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Good grief...Trumps constant sniffing during his answers is disgusting. Sounds like a cocaine user.

sir_eccles

Sep 26th 2016 1:19 pm

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Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12062357)

Good grief...Trumps constant sniffing during his answers is disgusting. Sounds like a cocaine user.

I've heard a lot of people say he must be on something.

Sadly I I have work to finish off, oh no.

dakota44

Sep 26th 2016 1:20 pm

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I think Clinton is already getting under his skin. His temper is going to boil over.

anotherlimey

Sep 26th 2016 1:22 pm

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Originally Posted by dakota44 (Post 12062357)

Good grief...Trumps constant sniffing during his answers is disgusting. Sounds like a cocaine user.

What is up with that?

Can the next debate be a game show format.... it would be more fun.

dakota44

Sep 26th 2016 1:24 pm

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I think he is coming across as a bully right now...and that should play against him. His constant interruptions of her and his snarly faces are getting really annoying.

kimilseung

Sep 26th 2016 1:31 pm

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This is a disaster! Trump is wining all over the place. Hes got the right balance for his demographic and waverers.

Leslie

Sep 26th 2016 1:38 pm

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Originally Posted by kimilseung (Post 12062370)

This is a disaster! Trump is wining all over the place. Hes got the right balance for his demographic and waverers.

Do you think so? It looks like a draw to me.

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