Scared and convicted, Trump could ditch debate, says top Dem Carville

Ahead of the first presidential debate between the two oldest presidential candidates in American history, legendary Democratic strategist James Carville discusses the age issue and what Americans want to see from debates.

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[zoe]

James Carville is brilliant at 79, enough with the ageism.

[vickihalbeisen]

If he shows up I look for him to walk out when he can't talk over President Biden.

[rickknight]

Some years ago, I worked for a company that had a government contract. One of the Energy Dept project managers came to visit and see how we were doing. We went to the company cafeteria for lunch and I offered to pay for a hamburger and fries. The DOE manager had to remind me that he couldn't accept that "gift, " but had to pay for his own lunch. I was embarrassed that I had forgotten this!

Too bad he wasn't a Supreme Court Justice. I could have taken him to a really nice place!

[thesuncollective]

2:00"Will you shut up man" was the best moment in that debate. OMG it needed to be said

[patriciatheobald]

There are so many more of us then there are of them. Just get out and vote and lets put this nightmare behind us. 🌊🌊🌊💙🇺🇲

[THEMamaVicky]

Just like he was frothing to testify, he's eager to debate. 🙄
Give us a break.

[robincameron]

$1Bn from oil chiefs and they can right their own laws and regulations. In what way is that not extortion? That's criminal conduct there and then. I hope the DOJ is looking into it.

[travisbaker]

Finally I've been saying for years why do we not mute everyone else's microphone

[stevemlejnek]

If Trump fails to show or cancels, I hope Presidebt Biden still proceeds with the debate without him and answers the questions and talks to Americans, and shows Trump's absence.

[miguelpaul]

Diaper Don Is a coward and is finding excuses to not show.

[LAWandCoach]

Thank goodness the mics are muted! Perfect!❤

[coltonius]

The cut mic is a smooth move. Well-played by whomever slid that in!

[caroleboots]

James Carville, he’s a real democrat ❤️💙🇨🇦 so passionate.

[steveparker]

James Carville good man, thank you Sir

[markbendig]

Everything about trump is simply appalling. No redeeming qualities. None.

[palehorse]

Love the discussion but no way he debates Biden. He will find an EXCUSE.

[steveburke]

I'm with will declare the debate "unfair" at the last minute.

[janusconner]

Rtump SHALL IMPLODE upon the debate and I need to see it.

[cartoonraccoon]

He's already said he might lose on purpose, whatever that means. What a child...

[Kblue-bx]

He won’t show up, just like not testifying. He’s a coward in every direction! Vote Blue 2024💙💙