The presidential debate has outlived its usefulness

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Commentary: The presidential debate has outlived its usefulness

The virtual Democratic National Convention was designed for the COVID-19 pandemic. It ended up reinventing a fusty tradition — hopefully forever.

A debt-ridden former reality-TV host is the incumbent. His opponent, a career public servant, may be versed in the art of public discourse about healthcare, foreign policy, the environment and other subjects that bore Trump — but Biden is also a human gaffe machine, especially when compared with the flawless speaking style of his former boss, Barack Obama.

 

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Lmfao. Now they say this...

But more people will watch the debate tonight than have ever read the LA Times in its entire history

Sing the same tune in a couple of years when your candidate isn’t someone that’s a drooling mess of shot up Adderal and Ritalin.

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Foolishness and fear.

Did you know that Hillary planned the entire Russia hoax deal? When we’re you briefed and/or given instructions?

joerogan offered an update

“WRONG” !!!

Only when one of the contestants is a reality TV show moron...

Bullsh*t! This is NOT true in any way shape or form. The Debates of the candidates coming together in one space are a CRUCIAL part of the Election Process. To see how each interacts with the other and to allow them to share their political strategies/values is essential.

Sure 👌🏽 🙄 it’s obviously needed this year as Joe Biden has not been mentally challenged or confronted, but has been protect by the media and celebrities creating an image for him while he’s in his basement, even though most Americans can see evidence of cognitive decline in him.

How convenient

Lol. The excuses for sleepy already starting.

The has outlived its usefulness printisdead

It’s totally unnecessary.

Now do the electoral college. Then the size of the Supreme Court. Followed by the unrestricted flow of people at our nation's borders......

The election campaign has been taken over by the media and party insiders. How is it NOT outlived it's usefulness?

This debate will be like watching two jellyfish fighting over the same soggy piece of bread.

Especially when Donald continually tries to speak while others are making their statements.

Expect more articles like this from Chinese-owned LA Times. The Chinese billionaire that purchased LA Times in 2018 has a goal of dismantling US institutions for the benefit of China.

This is Lorraine Ali. The writer of this commentary. Her father came here from Baghdad, Iraq. Now she is here working as a writer, trying to dismantle our way of life. And Chinese-owned LA Times is promoting it.

The LA Times has outlived its usefulness. It is now Chinese-owned and its sole mission is to destroy our Democracy, our US institutions. Articles like this serve as positive proof.

Of course you'd say this. You just want all of your listeners to ignore it this year so they don't see your candidate choke and flop.. the world can't know that Joe Biden has dementia..

These aren't debates. .IQ2US are debates.

Totally disagree. We can see and hear the candidates under pressure through a clearer lens with less media bias.

*cough* hack shill *cough*

This article is exactly why the debates are needed.

Only to the socialist democrats they don’t want you to hear their actual viewpoints on policies because no one would agree with them

😂😂😂

Of course, especially when your candidate is an Alzheimer’s Patient.

Says you...🙄

No it hasn’t, we just need two people willing to actually debate. Not one debating and the other throwing insults.

F A K E N E W S .

Yep... such bullshit!!

Stop this... even in middle schoolers running for president of the class have do to it.

In 2016, I tuned into a Republican presidential primary debate and saw one of the candidates talking about how big his COCK is. I haven't watched another since.

Because you are terrified of what Biden might stumble over...

Lmao says who? Plenty to take away from a debate. If you can’t get anything from it, you lack any cognitive skills.

the debates are useful because americans could always view who would make a more intelligent and capable president.

This could be said of No-Show Joe had he ever been useful.

Especially when the liberal candidate has dementia....

You only say this because your candidate is going to get smoked. Your tune would change if the tables were turned.

hahaha! is that because you don’t like the results? simple liberal plan; if you don’t like the results, just change the rules.

Yes! It is just a platform for promoting lies, misinformation, and confusion. It is not a “debate”. It is a (poorly written) reality show. What would we find out about Trump, that we don’t even know?

The debate between Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden will be on: covid-19, federal tax for all without exception, environment, economy, Supreme Court, a Nation for all?

Not with the climate of today’s media. You need the same questions asked to the candidates to see the answers/plans. No biases, no agenda’s from the media.

Its kinda true but you know the LA Times wouldnt take this stance if they didnt have to stand behind a drooling moron like Biden.

Because your candidates are horrible and don't stand a chance?

So has the electoral college......

Especially if the candidate you're backing is an idiot...

Ha! Getting nervous Democrats?!! Being able to stand up for your ideas and fight for them is a crucial test for the job. We need to see what kind of a person they will be before going up against other world leaders.

When your candidate has dementia, then it has.

Unbelievable...

Yeah we wouldn't want candidates to answer questions about policy before we vote. That would just be stupid. clownworld

Purely entertainment and I’m 100% here for it!

You’re terrified of how Biden’s going to preform. We know...

Translation: We hope Joe doesn't pee his pants on stage tonight.

There will be three debates. 1. Groan-inducing. 2. Mind-numbing. 3. Cringe-worthy.

Why am i not surprised to see this headline today? Could it be because anything the dems cant win needs to be abolished? Case in point... Debates, senate, electoral college, supreme court, and of course.....the presidency.

No, it hasn’t. It’s still a great resource for independent Americans, like me.

Witnessing how someone responds under pressure is crucial to any job interview.

Agreed! Websites with 20 page plans posted, and lengthy on live on air interviews/town halls/forums with questions submitted by experts and the public should replace debates.

This will be a total gong show. TrumpIsATraitor

The presidential debate is like two third graders fighting over a piece of candy and a seat at the big kid's table. It's really just about both candidates respectability.

That worried Biden will struggle?

trump liar

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