Expectations are high for a fiery matchup between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Thursday. Former Mitt Romney campaign adviser Lanhee Chen and former RNC Communications Director Doug Heye join Andrea Mitchell to discuss the sway - if any - the debate will have with “double hater” voters.
Like much of American democracy, presidential debates are on increasingly shaky ground. For the first time since 1988, the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates will not host the face-off between the major party contenders. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have committed to just two debates, both far ahead of the typical schedule. And already Trump and his allies have laid the groundwork to declare the first debate rigged or even drop out.
Put them in a graphic on screen, like TV news always does . Include key facts in the chyron that runs along the bottom of the screen. Post links to the evidence for those facts on social media for viewers who are using a second screen. Then ask the candidate how they would handle the issue. If they misstate any of those facts in their answer, moderators could then refer back to them in a follow-up question, even putting the graphic back on screen.
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