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NRaleighLiberal

(60,014 posts)
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 10:56 AM Sep 2020

Quick poll on DUer predictions for the upcoming debates

Joe Biden's probability lead on 538 has him at 77 percent chance, which has been quite stable for some days. Princeton has Joe at 350 EVs, give or take a few.

The impact of the debates will:


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Widen the gap significantly, with Joe in the 80s
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Have a minimal impact. The cult is the cult
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Close the gap slightly
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Close the gap bigly
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CrispyQ

(36,462 posts)
1. If there are any debates between the Con & Biden, there will only be one.
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:00 AM
Sep 2020

And I think the Con is trying hard to get out of that one, too.

Coleman

(853 posts)
3. They will be given the same question to answer
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:00 AM
Sep 2020

but Trumpster will be answering a question that wasn't asked.

OregonBlue

(7,754 posts)
6. When that happens Joe needs to ask him why he won't answer the question. Is it because he doesn't
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:04 AM
Sep 2020

know the answer or because he's afraid to tell the American people the truth. Hammer him on the fact that he never gives a straight answer about anything. Either because he can't because he's so ill informed or because the truth will be bad for him.

rzemanfl

(29,557 posts)
7. SergeStorms is on DU, also Serge A Storms. His sidekick too.
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:12 AM
Sep 2020

I must have missed your previous posts.

Demsrule86

(68,561 posts)
4. This will cement the vote against Trump...he will look really bad so indies and even some pugs who
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:03 AM
Sep 2020

may now be planning to vote for him may not do so. I hope Biden hammers him on the economy as well as other issues.

Rice4VP

(1,235 posts)
15. Beat him over the head with
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 12:23 PM
Sep 2020

how he downplayed the virus, continues to hold rallies; said that “virtually nobody has died”; and “it is what it is”

Also add some random story about a small family own business that had to close after 50 years because of Trump and now the family has lost everything and is on the verge of eviction

awesomerwb1

(4,267 posts)
8. Hate to say this
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:14 AM
Sep 2020

but trump is a bullshitter conman so advantage him. He will lie and lie and Joe will at least have to address some of those lies which will eat up some of his time. It's so tricky debating a con man.

I trust Joe. Fingers crossed.

LakeArenal

(28,817 posts)
10. Yes. But in 2016 trump could stand up.
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:29 AM
Sep 2020

In 2016 he didn’t run away when I got asked a tough question.

On 2016 Dump wasn’t intimidated by a woman.

In 2020 he needs TelePrompTers and a chair. He can’t walk across the room without looking like an old fat man.

He also sucks at answering and the whole world is hip to his schtick.

Thekaspervote

(32,764 posts)
9. Debates do very little to sway voters minds. Do an internet search and you find a whole page of
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 11:22 AM
Sep 2020

Articles all in agreement.

FakeNoose

(32,638 posts)
17. Republicans will be listening, Joe can reach out and win a few over
Fri Sep 25, 2020, 12:34 PM
Sep 2020

Yes he can win a few over ... there are some disgruntled voters out there. If Joe says the right things he can drive a wedge in and change people's minds. It won't be easy, but at least he can create some doubts in a few minds.

Chump has lost a lot of support in the past year, and many more are starting to wonder. The screaming assholes can't be reached, but Joe has a chance with reflective, thoughtful Americans. Not every Republican voter is a greedy racist asshole. A lot are saying or thinking, "Enough!"

Don't forget that almost 50% of American voters are unaffiliated with either party. If anyone can do this, JOE BIDEN can!


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