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The article discusses the upcoming presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump and the anticipation surrounding it. Many Biden supporters are reportedly feeling deep distress and worry about his performance, while Trump supporters are confident about their candidate. It also discusses the strategy of both candidates in managing expectations, Trump’s past performances, and the unusual step of turning off the microphone for the candidate who isn’t supposed to be speaking.
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The upcoming debate in Atlanta signifies the onset of the general election season, triggering both excitement and trepidation among viewers. On Politics will provide daily updates to help users navigate this complex, captivating election.
Democrat Laurie Lowe from Florida plans to watch the presidential debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, but fears a potential Biden ‘moment’. To lighten the atmosphere, she and her friends have devised a bingo game, ready to morph into a drinking game if required.
Last week, readers were queried about their feelings towards the forthcoming 2024 general election debate. The majority voiced their deep debate distress, a sentiment far removed from the usual enthusiasm. While some expressed confidence in a strong performance by the President, many others, like Lowe, expressed apprehension about possible slip-ups from Biden and the return of Trump to the debate stage.
“Is this it?” asked Democrat Kyle Smith from Northville, Michigan, mirroring the sentiments of many. Nancy Davis, an independent voter from Pennsylvania, likened the situation to a car crash, impossible to ignore.
Presidential debates typically generate intense anticipation, making the dread felt by Biden supporters this year unusual. Democratic strategists, however, see this as an opportunity. “Every time the president is out, he outperforms expectations”, says Celinda Lake, a pollster assisting Biden’s re-election campaign.
A Volatile Matchup
Trump’s past debate performances have left much to be desired. His constant interruptions of Biden in the 2020 debates were viewed as damaging and led to his defeat in the elections. Yet, Biden’s successful debate history has not quelled the concerns of his supporters, especially with Republicans fanning doubts about his fitness due to his age.
Despite fears that Biden may appear less dynamic than Trump, strategists argue that his decision to push for an early debate is strategic, intended to reassure voters of his capabilities and remind them of Trump’s unpredictability.
The Sound of Silence
Trump supporters are confident in their candidate’s success. Brooke Christie, a 44-year-old cancer researcher, advised Trump to keep calm. Trump himself, frequently mocking Biden’s cognitive abilities, has now started setting higher expectations for his opponent, even acknowledging his opponent’s preparation for the debate.
Many readers express interest in a unique feature of this debate: the moderators’ ability to mute the microphone of the candidate not speaking. This development has sparked interest among voters like Kurt Vogel, a former Republican from Buckhead, Georgia.
Finally, some voters, like Michigan Democrat Ava Reynolds, are simply eager for the debate as it brings the election season one step closer to its conclusion.
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