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Trump's campaign sure doesn't seem to want people to hear him at the debate

www.motherjones.com Trump's campaign sure doesn't seem to want people to hear him at the debate

The campaigns are reportedly sparring over microphone rules ahead of the first debate, with the former president's team reportedly requesting muted mics.

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I bet he's going to be a coward and either cancel or not show.
- My understanding is that debates are exempt from the equal air time laws, so if Trump no-shows, it just turns into a bunch of 90 minutes of free Harris air time.
  
  I really want it to continue in debate format, but just pan to an empty podium and 2 minutes of dead air after every Trump question
  
  An event that would only be watched by voters who already support Harris.
  
  Just have Harris debate a bag of Cheetos on a chair
- either showing up or not showing up, will hurt more than help his campaign
- He apparently did
- Time for a Tub of Lard then.
He knows he’s an out of touch unconventional weirdo.
He's gonna say the n word
- Artists rendition
- Pulling a Nick Mullen, but without the humor and autistic charm.
cuz he a duuuuumm insecure man-child
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