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BWdem4life

(1,951 posts) Tue Apr 16, 2024, 06:16 PM Apr 2024

Should Biden debate Trump? [View all]

A lot of disagreement on this one, curious what the majority opinion might be here on DU.

Simple yes or no -- not gonna muddy it up with "under certain conditions"...

Which way do you lean right now?

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Should Biden debate Trump? [View all] BWdem4life Apr 2024 OP

Absolutely budkin Apr 2024 #1

Yeah Faux pas Apr 2024 #2

There is no benefit to debating Trump bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #3

I concur. ProudMNDemocrat Apr 2024 #54

Biden would have to stop laughing at Trump. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #4

No. TSF does not deserve the respect that the traditional electoral process is Deuxcents Apr 2024 #5

This orangecrush Apr 2024 #29

I voted "No", but only because there's no chance of a debate being done properly. If they'd cut Trump's mic... Silent3 Apr 2024 #6

Maybe if they put a Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #16

I'm leaning no mvd Apr 2024 #7

Biden should say: There's no real reason to debate a violent Insurrectionist. n/t MartyTheGreek Apr 2024 #8

Why help someone who is beating himself? Tom of Temecula Apr 2024 #9

No. H2O Man Apr 2024 #10

There might not be a lot to gain but he absolutely could lose a lot if he refuses to debate. All Mixed Up Apr 2024 #28

Not. H2O Man Apr 2024 #40

Spelling bee. nt Hotler Apr 2024 #11

Perfect! MLAA Apr 2024 #37

Yes, because the American public likes Biden more when they see him... W_HAMILTON Apr 2024 #12

Agreed. And Biden always kicks ass at debates. Which DU seems to have forgotten for some reason. emulatorloo Apr 2024 #20

There's only downside to not debating Trump Johonny Apr 2024 #13

Post removed Post removed Apr 2024 #27

... orangecrush Apr 2024 #30

Only if they cut his mic WiVoter Apr 2024 #14

Agree 100% Rstrstx Apr 2024 #17

Absolutely not! nevergiveup Apr 2024 #15

I said No canetoad Apr 2024 #18

I agree. It would turn into a real mess and there would be no "debating " Deuxcents Apr 2024 #41

I don't see an up side to this. And when will Trump have time anyway - he's pretty much booked TBF Apr 2024 #19

trump did not do himself any favors during the debates four years ago mnmoderatedem Apr 2024 #21

He tried to give Joe covid lame54 Apr 2024 #25

He stalked Hillary which the moderators did not take control of Deuxcents Apr 2024 #42

I'd have said yes a few weeks ago Enquiring_Mind Apr 2024 #22

Yes Polybius Apr 2024 #23

Only if it's on the phone with plexiglass between them lame54 Apr 2024 #24

Biden should commit to the Commission's debates later this year. All Mixed Up Apr 2024 #26

To quote Napoleon Bonaparte TheFarseer Apr 2024 #31

I can't wait to see it. creeksneakers2 Apr 2024 #32

Unless the media can control a live audience from outbursts, which they can't, and JohnSJ Apr 2024 #33

Yes. I know trump is a worthless POS and will pull stunts over debate. Debate is expected. Silent Type Apr 2024 #34

TFG's not worth it. dmr Apr 2024 #35

EXACTLY!!! niyad Apr 2024 #47

He should wait for a serious candidate to debate. ColinC Apr 2024 #36

EXACTLY!!! niyad Apr 2024 #45

With any luck, that decision will be up to the warden. Qutzupalotl Apr 2024 #38

May it be so! niyad Apr 2024 #46

Any opportunity ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #39

Do you remember his behaviour at previous debates? Stalking Hillary? niyad Apr 2024 #44

Yes, I remember. ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #48

uh huh, like that will happen. TRAITOR** does not behave like a normal niyad Apr 2024 #49

Any proper ForgedCrank Apr 2024 #50

FUCK NO!!! There is no reason to pretend that TRAITOR** is in any niyad Apr 2024 #43

Yes. Joe is a very smart politician and knows that if he does little other than roll his eyes, laugh, and poke Donny Ping Tung Apr 2024 #51

Every word that comes out of Trump's mouth is a lie. Emile Apr 2024 #52

Of course he should. BlueTsunami2018 Apr 2024 #53

I'd support debates, but only if NanaCat Apr 2024 #55

No debate will take place JHB Apr 2024 #56

If it's a Fox moderator Chipper Chat Apr 2024 #57