Campaign Strategies

Biden’s team had a few demands for a Trump debate. A major one: No crowd.

Biden’s team had a few demands for a Trump debate. A major one: No crowd. Removing the audience from the equation is a smart move in my opinion. It ensures that the focus remains solely on the candidates and their policies, rather than on getting cheap applause lines or resorting to showmanship to win over the crowd. A debate should be a serious, substantive discussion about the future of our country, not a popularity contest or a circus.

With Trump, the presence of a crowd can often lead to bombastic behavior, interruptions, and distractions. By eliminating the crowd, Biden’s team is essentially forcing Trump to engage in a more thoughtful and respectful manner.… Continue reading