WGN's Paul Lisnek gives analysis on first presidential debate

WGN's political analyst Paul Lisnek gives analysis on the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former VP Joe Biden.

[lamaduckie]

Biden didn’t respond to any of trumps accusations and Trump wouldn’t stop interrupting

[mikeoz]

I think most of the problem was that Wallace kept swapping topics before either candidate could give an in depth answer and press their opponent for answers. Because of this most of the time was spent giving a surface level answer to each question, then getting interrupted by Wallace when trying to go into further detail, or clarify the opponent’s views. I hope nobody allows Wallace to moderate again after this fiasco.

[RagebreakGaming]

Imo, no one won this debate. It was a sh*t show.

[timc]

It was Trump vs Chris Wallace & Joe Biden

[guystudios]

The fact that people support someone who will bring up someone elses dead son AND make fun of his sons *PAST* issue with drugs with no hesitation or regrets is so disgusting.

[popeyesailorman]

Future Presidential debates should give the Moderator(Chris Wallace) the Power to turn off the Mic of the Other guy when it's NOT his turn to Talk!!!

Please add new rules to Turn off the Mic if it's NOT the Other Guy's turn to Talk!!

[natelane]

America lost the debate again. What a waste of time.

[MrTriplewammy]

It’s refreshing to find a non partisan news source to report on the debates!

[rxse_etc.]

Not gonna lie, Trump played himself on this debate. He made himself lose LOL.

[youreyes]

Advice to a Moderator: If someone interrupt, turn off the mic and he gets no chance to answer the next question.

[SomeTechGuy]

It is super easy to modulate the debate. Turn off the microphone of the person not speaking.

[felipepineda]

I like how Trump said you will see my taxes. The same dude that has fought tooth and nail to not show them even though the IRS says he still can. Our liar in chief!

[localguide]

Great analysis. A+.
I looked at CNN, ABC, MSNBC's analysis, just a joke.
No one should say shut up in a debate and call the president a clown. He lost once he said that.

[gebaseer]

The entire "debate" was such a circus - everything was going wrong and went to shit. Half of the time Chris lost control of the debate during the arguments, Trump kept interrupting Joe and wouldn't shut up, Joe couldn't put together his sentences properly, both candidates kept lying and avoided answering many of the questions that were asked and Chris ended up 'debating' Trump on Joe's behalf. Yep that sounds like a pretty normal debate to me.

[whatevergoesforme]

Moderators should also stop being the debater themselves. Just moderate and if both candidates interrupt, then just turn off the mic.

[dressydressy]

Trump looked like someone throwing a hail mary. He probably played well to his base but did absolutely nothing to win voters.

[churchathome]

I have already voted here in NC. I voted for Biden. But I gotta tell you, if I hadn't already voted, I would not be voting at all. This debate was disgusting. Both of them acted like children. So, so childish. The bulldozer-in-chief showed his typical narcissism. What Joe needs is a refresher on how to not get trapped and tripped up by the narcissist's scheme. So embarrassed to be an American right now.

[microtonalmilio]

When Biden straight, gave up and put his head down when they were yelling about Hunter that made me feel bad. I don't agree with Biden on much but I was angry that Trump did not let the man give himself a chance to defend himself on that issue.

[jasholden]

I think that Trump defeated the Wallace/Biden team.

[beccaridge]

Chris Wallace's questioning was a joke