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By Adam Nagourney
Adam Nagourney has been covering the presidential debates since Michael Dukakis took on George H. W. Bush in 1988 (debates that Dukakis must forget).
President Biden will turn and face the camera, ignoring his opponent and the moderators, speaking to voters. At least once.
Expect Trump to adopt a mid-level at each and every opportunity, sweeping away anyone at the level and adding moderators.
It’s been nearly four years since Trump or Biden didn’t seem up to the task of a debate. But you have to take a look to wait for their moves when they meet Thursday in Atlanta: back to the tapings.
The two men spent a total of 180 minutes of education in 2020. The sessions were loud, combative, chaotic and unpleasant, but they were also informative and suggested the styles and weaknesses that could be exposed again.
We have reviewed the two debates in 2020. (Twice!) Here, so to speak, is a popularity report, a review of what can be expected from the two candidates.
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“In 47 months, I’ve done more than you did in 47 years, Joe. ” “We want to offer fitness insurance to other people at a reasonable price. And that’s what I do. ” President Trump…” “Excuse me. He remained there for 47 years. He didn’t. “I wish to make sure. . . ” You graduated last in your class. Not the first of its kind. ” My God, I want to make sure. . . ” “Mr. President, can you please allow me to finish, sir?” “He doesn’t know how to do that. “
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