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Mike 03

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2. This is a very good idea, and it would resolve issues that concern both

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sun Aug 2, 2020, 01:28 PM

Aug 2020

people who want the live debates in person and those who want them virtual or remote.

Clearly the health risks to Biden are minimized or completely removed.

The crucial thing is to have an impartial debate monitor with both candidates, to make sure that Trump isn't cheating, using an earpiece, etc.., and that he is moved into an environment where he's not overly comfortable. And the cameras should be on at all times, and the candidates required to stand during the debates (but with breaks as appropriate, of course.)

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How about debates in separate studios with no audiences? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2020 OP

Trump can't be allowed any debate scenario by his handlers beachbumbob Aug 2020 #1

This is a very good idea, and it would resolve issues that concern both Mike 03 Aug 2020 #2

I sort of assumed Biden would insist on no audience and that might get trump to bail on the idea... TreasonousBastard Aug 2020 #3

We can do cardboard cutouts like MLB Polybius Aug 2020 #4