'Setting the stage': debate rules come into focus

With a week to go, the host of the first debate revealed new details about how the night will play out. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Juanita Tolliver and Amanda Carpenter discuss.'Setting the stage': debate rules come into focus.



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[possumofantikka]

instant real-time fact check will make the difference ...

[Vondarkstar]

Future generations will say., “and then they gave him more TV time”

Ratings are more important than deplatforming a dangerous traitor.

[SharonCollins-te]

That money is to help Trump get into Whitehouse. Theses rich people people don't want those tax cuts.

[AC-reee]

Debate rules are for Bidums benefit, the fact that Kennedy wasn't allowed to participate shows how badly our country has fallen.

[robertjohnson]

Also, Trump shouldn't have to debate the moderators. He's debating Biden. Ask a question. Let them each answer. Then allow them to respond to each other. Stay out of it. That is, unless you're willing to have a conservative moderator up there asking questions too with equal time to balance things out. If not, stay out of it.

[susanwetter]

Donnie is probably going to be superjacked down! They just have to worry he does't fall asleep.

[kevo]

Please no ear pieces or crip notes for either candidate.

[HewJorgan]

Want a ticker-tape type Fact Checker info running for the entire debate, especially for Sleepy Don.

[StartAtTheEnd]

Chick in the blue sounds nutty. The whole panel was like, “What?” She’s trying a little too hard to stir the pot. What’s her game?!

[petercullen]

The fact that they have to have a mute button, is a sad indictment of the behaviour of Trump.

[cultureal]

Just Joe Biden in Shark Suit carrying a battery pack at debate. Folks, we need your money to fund this.

[evertvandenberghe]

Mute buttons: IF CNN wants to and will use them… of which I am not sure…

[pglavalle]

Let's face it, no matter what, trump will become unhinged like a poorly attached door

[StartAtTheEnd]

The likelihood of Trump dissembling live - during the debate - is high. Even on a “good” day, he’s a mess. As long as the moderator keeps a tight leash, I think it will be clarifying for many voters to see the contrast.

[iMakePlaylists]

Biden dwarfs Trump, intellectually. Full stop.

[pkbugei]

I like presidents who don't have to get their debate date cleared with their probation officer. "45" should have to wear ankle monitor that buzzes every time he lies.

[siggycrs]

If RFK isn't on the stage then the whole thing is middle finger to the country

[cheylingarber]

Okay we get it, you don’t like Trump BUT if you think Biden is capable of running our country for another 4 years you are dreaming. I’m voting for policy not the person and that person is Trump. 🎉🎉🎉🎉TRUMP 2024🎉🎉🎉

[dolphinsleap]

i would love to see a juxtaposed split screen with real time data and facts to be displayed as the questions are asked.
ALSO, keep the questions to "where do you want to take the country?" NOT past history about the 2020 election.

[Springcreekkristi]

Trump's lies? How about Bidens' constant lies.