Breaking: No change in debate dates.

[Cattledog]

https://twitter.com/ABCPolitics/status/759801363350032385

[DemonGoddess]

1. As it should be

He can take his petulant, whiny, cowardly self and go sulk now

[Fresh_Start]

2. he's lucky that there will be something to distract his supporters from seeing

his abject failure in the debates

[MoonRiver]

9. And what that be?

[Fresh_Start]

11. The NFL games

that Trump was complaining about

[KewlKat]

3. Now he'll demand the other party candidates be allowed to join in

so he'll have detractors..................

[True Dough]

5. I heard that theory on the Sunday morning politico shows

Seems to make sense. Johnson is socially liberal. Stein is far to the left. Their presence would hurt Hillary more than Trump, in all likelihood. Besides, if the debate organizers don't cave to this demand as well, it is just another reason for Trump to boycott the debates, arguing that they're rigged in Clinton' favor.

He's such a dog.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

6. Those two don't meet the 15% polling threshold. . . . nt

[True Dough]

13. And that's all well and fine (and legitimate)

But we're talking about Drumpf here. He stretches reality and makes irrational cases all the damn time.

[RonniePudding]

4. The games aren't really that compelling

Falcons-Saints is a snooze fest and Giants at GB will likely be a lopsided win for GB.

[unitedwethrive]

10. Good point!

[TheBlackAdder]

14. That Trump Putin image would make a great lawn sign. I'd buy a couple.

[beachbumbob]

7. If a third party candidate can reach 15% in the polls for a certain

Period, they are invited to the debates...been the rule for a couple decades....and trump can throw whatever hissy fit he wants...that will not change....neither Johnson or stein has much traction to get anywhere close.

Trump will chose not to appear for some other reason....he dares not to step out on stage against Hillary....

[Bernardo de La Paz]

8. Debate schedule agreed by both parties in September 2015. A bit late for Trump to coward out. . nt

[bluestateguy]

12. They better not capitulate

That would be like giving a spoiled child what he wants after a temper tantrum.