Get ready because there is some juicy political drama unfolding. President Joe Biden’s team has headed off to Camp David for some intense debate preparation, calling in top Democratic strategists and advisers. Why the urgency, you ask? They need to make sure Biden can stand strong for the full 90-minute face-off against former President Donald Trump. This doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in a president we’ve been told is energetic, a night owl, and sharp as a tack.
The media is already jumping to Biden’s defense, with some suggesting that these debates are unfair to him. MSNBC even played the “obstacles so high” card, implying that it’s unreasonable for Biden to be subjected to such a debate format. Is it because he’s too old? That’s the unspoken question lingering in the air.
Biden’s debate prep involves standing for an extended period of time: pic.twitter.com/10WFgrOkkj
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Now, if you’re rooting for Trump, here’s the game plan: he needs to dismantle Biden with calm, precise arguments. In the first debate of the 2020 election, Trump’s aggressive interruptions didn’t do him any favors. This time around, he should let Biden talk, hoping he might fumble or make weak points. Then, Trump can methodically tear those points apart without seeming overly aggressive.
This debate is Trump’s to lose. All he needs to do is show that he’s energetic, capable of delivering and taking hits, and can conduct himself in a presidential manner. Think of Ronald Reagan’s famous “There you go again” line or how he expertly countered concerns about his age in the 1984 debate against Walter Mondale. That was a moment where Mondale knew he had lost.
🚨#BREAKING: White House officials, say that President Joe Biden will not be returning to the White House before the CNN presidential debate
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While a fiery ad hominem attack might be tempting, Trump should hold back. Let Biden’s potential gaffes speak for themselves. The voters already have doubts about Biden’s age and stamina. If Biden stumbles, Trump’s reserved reaction could win over moderates who are wary of his past combative style.
Think of this as the Stanley Cup Final. It’s a long series, not a single game. Trump shouldn’t exhaust all his energy in the first debate. If Biden has a slip-up, Trump should stay composed, as if nothing happened. This strategy might just prove to voters that Trump has the temperament to lead again, countering his “bull in a China shop” reputation from four years ago.
Meanwhile, Biden’s team at Camp David faces the challenge of preparing him to stand firm and articulate his points without faltering. It’s a tall order, and the stakes are high. So, folks, keep your eyes on this unfolding drama because it’s bound to be a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the 2024 election.