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andym

(5,441 posts)
Wed Sep 23, 2020, 02:14 PM Sep 2020

Biden's best debate strategy

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
.....

"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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Biden's best debate strategy (Original Post) andym Sep 2020 OP
Do people not remember that Biden is a very good debater? sweetloukillbot Sep 2020 #1
Makes more sense Cirque du So-What Sep 2020 #2
Correct every mistake or mispronouncement he makes. not_the_one Sep 2020 #3
I think when possible Biden should start his answers, "Well, DEPENDS...." n/t JustFiveMoreMinutes Sep 2020 #4
Ooh. CentralMass Sep 2020 #6
If he interrupts Joe SlogginThroughIt Sep 2020 #5
Refer to Covid over and over again. Sneederbunk Sep 2020 #7
A great debator vs a masturbator. CentralMass Sep 2020 #8

sweetloukillbot

(10,787 posts)
1. Do people not remember that Biden is a very good debater?
Wed Sep 23, 2020, 02:19 PM
Sep 2020

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)
2. Makes more sense
Wed Sep 23, 2020, 02:19 PM
Sep 2020

than my suggestion that Joe brandish a doll hand at at Cheeto Benito whenever he's speaking.

 

not_the_one

(2,227 posts)
3. Correct every mistake or mispronouncement he makes.
Wed Sep 23, 2020, 02:33 PM
Sep 2020

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.

 

SlogginThroughIt

(1,977 posts)
5. If he interrupts Joe
Wed Sep 23, 2020, 02:39 PM
Sep 2020

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."

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