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First Trump has really lowered expectations for Joe by claiming he is out of it-- so he goes in perfectly situated.
Here is a debate coach's advice:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/23/opinions/debate-advice-for-biden-graham/index.html
Debate coach: The best debate advice Joe Biden will ever get
Opinion by Todd Graham
Updated 6:26 AM ET, Wed September 23, 2020
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"There are two styles best suited for Biden. First, he should use humor. Contrary to what may be popular opinion, Joe Biden has always been witty. Using humor to attack, mock and belittle Trump's five weapons is an assertive and clever way to both defend against attacks and take the offensive in any debate against a norm-violating Trump. Literally, mock Trump's ridiculous arguments. Biden's already been doing this. He should continue that in the debates.
The same is true with being insulted or interrupted. Biden knows this will happen. He should have a few well-timed comebacks centered, not on specifics, but on the general notion of Trump's lies and interruptions.
The best part, and my second style tip for Biden: Quotes. Use Trump's own words against him during the debate. Quote him liberally. In Trump's fun house world, there's always a tweet or previous statement where he contradicts himself. After all, as he can remind Trump, "Those aren't my words. Those words were spoken by YOU." And if Biden isn't quoting Trump, then he should be quoting those close to Trump (Republicans, family members, etc.). Imagine using quotes from Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham -- both of whom turned from Trump skeptics to his supporters -- in a debate against Trump. Imagine using former members of Trump's own administration or estranged family in a debate against Trump.
The bonus of this strategy: Biden remains above it all. And Biden can use this endlessly. "Those were the words of your former defense secretary ... your former chief of staff ... your former national security adviser ... your biggest ally in the Senate..." Wouldn't that be fun! Using Republicans and allies is more persuasive than citing Democrats when criticizing Trump to his face. He cannot so easily dismiss them as "never Trumpers...""
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sweetloukillbot
(10,787 posts)There seems to be all this fear and advice being thrown out.
He eviscerated Ryan and Palin with a smile on his face.
He's probably best suited to debate Trump because he can be witheringly contemptuous without losing his likability.
Cirque du So-What
(25,811 posts)than my suggestion that Joe brandish a doll hand at at Cheeto Benito whenever he's speaking.
not_the_one
(2,227 posts)He can't stand it, and would walk off the stage in protest within minutes.
But that may be EXACTLY what he wants.
His base would love it because he would be OWNING Libtard Joe. And he would not be subjected to a long, embarrassing display of his total inadequacy.
But the rest of the audience would see a spoiled child stomping off the stage because HE is being OWNED by a REAL presidential candidate.
Maybe the turd would fake stutter in his last desperate attempt at a "witty retort"... I could actually see the turd doing just that.
JustFiveMoreMinutes
(2,133 posts)CentralMass
(15,265 posts)SlogginThroughIt
(1,977 posts)If he interrupts Joe then Joe should say something to the effect of "You call yourself the law and order president? What a joke. You can't even follow the rules of this debate."