Former President Donald Trump is being warned to avoid pitfalls at Thursday's debate that could weaken his standing with voters, particularly critical independents or moderate Republicans who remain on the fence about the former president.
Then-President Donald Trump speaks during the first presidential debate Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland. Former President Donald Trump is being warned to avoid debate pitfalls Thursday that could weaken his standing with voters, particularly critical independents or moderate Republicans who remain on the fence about the former president.
“Polling indicates that he has suffered some damage from the conviction among voters who were neither Republicans nor Democrats,” Democratic political strategist Hank Sheinkopf said. “If it looks like he’s acting in an outrageous fashion, that can only injure him.” “Don’t let them waste your time on that,” he advised Mr. Trump. “You’ve got only 90 minutes, and at least half of that is going to the other side, probably more. You’ve got to use that time to talk about the future and not about the past. And why this election is so critical to our future and our children’s future. That’s the place to stay. If he does that, it’s going to be a success.”Mr.
Strategicians say Mr. Trump needs to stick to explaining his position as he has on the campaign trail: by championing the high court decision that handed the matter back to the states.
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