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beenaroundabit 3 points ago +3 / -0

I do not think I'd underestimate Biden, once he's doped up and feeling himself. He only has to make it through the debate, then he can crash. And don't underestimate the sympathy that can be generated by an overly severe beat down on an old man like Biden. GEOTUS actually has to feel this out on the fly... I hope he succeeds.

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JesusWept 4 points ago +4 / -0

When Reagan debated Carter, my dad immediately said, "Reagan will win." I was a young Dem and I got mad and started arguing that Reagan was awful, and he said, "Thats got nothing to do with it. Reagan's a foot taller and strong looking, while Carter is pale and looks small." Ive watched what an accurate indicator this is for 40 years. Tall and vital and aggressive beats old and sympathetic in a Presidential election.

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edxzxz 1 point ago +1 / -0

Deep voice is also a big plus. Odumbo had a nice deep voice - like a storybook, man! Biden will sound like a whiny, angry child compared to POTUS Trump. I also do not think there is more than 10 votes in this entire country that would swing in favor of a POTUS candidate who reveals they are entirely unfit to serve, because the voter felt sorry for them. Sure, they may feel sympathy, but there's no one who would translate that into 'oh yeah, I want them as commander chief so maybe they won't be so sad'.

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anthemstander 1 point ago +1 / -0

My mom still recalls vividly how awful Nixon looked when he debated Kennedy. True she's a lib, but still.