webfact Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Clinton v Trump: stage is set on Long Island for first TV debate HEMPSTEAD, NY: -- The stage is set in Hempstead, New York, for the first live televised debate before November’s US presidential election. The tight race and contrasting styles have generated huge interest. It is being tipped as potentially one of the most important political showdowns in US history. The debate is set to begin at 21.00 local time (03.00 CET) at Hofstra University on Long Island, and is the first of three planned presidential encounters. Euronews correspondent in the US Stefan Grobe reported: “The first clash between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is now just hours away. It is expected that up to 100 million people will tune in: in the United States, this is Superbowl level. But the real target audience is just a few thousand voters in every state. That is the number of the undecided that can be swayed by either candidate. So the debate is really about energising the base, erasing doubts, and ‘firing up your folks’ in order to get out the vote. Clinton and Trump will debate for 90 minutes, but the winner likely will be determined in the first half hour: that’s when the audience is most attentive. That’s when Al Gore first sighed, Mitt Romney knocked President Obama on his heels, and Richard Nixon was first caught wiping away sweat with a handkerchief. This is a reminder that presidential debates can hardly be won, they can only be lost.” Democratic candidate Al Gore was mocked for repeatedly sighing during a televised debate in 2000; a sprightly Mitt Romney put Obama on the defensive in 2012, andNixon’s physical discomfort under the studio lights alongside a cool John F Kennedy in 1960 was seen as one of the first occasions when television had a major impact on a presidential race. Opinion polls show Clinton and Trump are the least liked White House candidates in modern history. They also suggest the Democrat’s once sizeable lead over her rival has evaporated in recent weeks. Strategists say the Republican may have a slight advantage as a political newcomer who could benefit from lower expectations from voters. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Monday found that more than 60 percent of likely voters were hoping for a civil debate and were not interested in the bitterness shown on the campaign trail. Both candidates have regularly exchanged insults: Trump has called for Clinton to be jailed over her use of a private email server while secretary of state, while Clinton has condemned the Republican as temperamentally unfit for the White House. -- © Copyright Euronews 2016-09-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Clinton, Trump poised for must-see debate showdown By JULIE PACE and JILL COLVIN HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — With millions watching and the American presidency on the line, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are poised for a must-see showdown Monday night, pitting the Democrat's call for steady, experienced leadership against the Republican's pugnacious promises to upend Washington. The 90-minute televised debate comes six weeks before Election Day and with early voting already getting underway in some states. Despite Clinton's advantages, including a sophisticated get-out-the-vote operation and a favorable electoral map, the race is exceedingly close. For Clinton and Trump, the first of three debates is a crucial moment to boost their standing with voters who view both candidates negatively. Clinton struggles with questions about her trustworthiness, while Trump has yet to prove to some voters that he has the basic qualifications to serve as commander in chief. National interest in the race has been intense, and the campaigns are expecting a record-breaking audience to watch Monday's event at suburban New York's Hofstra University. Both candidates were continuing intensive debate prep nearly until air time. Clinton aides spent the days leading up to the debate appealing for the media and voters to hold Trump to a higher standard than they believe he has faced for much of the campaign. Their concern is that if the sometimes-bombastic Trump manages to keep his cool onstage, he'll be rewarded — even if he fails to flesh out policy specifics or doesn't tell the truth about his record and past statements. Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook said Monday that he was "concerned that Trump is going to continue to lie." On the other side, Kellyanne Conway, who took over as Trump's campaign manager last month, accused Clinton's team of engaging in "very public and very coordinated attempts to game the refs." She said the effort reflected worries among Clinton supporters about the Democrat's debating skills. Trump and Clinton have spent months tangling from afar and are divided on virtually every major issue facing the country. They're sure to face questions about domestic terrorism and police shootings given recent incidents in New York, North Carolina and elsewhere. The centerpiece of Trump's campaign has been a push for restrictive immigration measures, including a physical wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and an early proposal to temporarily bar foreign Muslims from coming to the U.S. But he's been less detailed about other ideas, including his plan for stamping out the Islamic State group in the Middle East, and Conway suggested he'd be similarly reticent in the debate. "You will get his view of how best to defeat the enemy — without telling ISIS specifically what it's going to be," Conway said. Clinton, a former senator and secretary of state, is banking on voters seeing her as a steady hand who can build on the record of President Barack Obama, whose popularity is rising as he winds down his second term in office. She's called for expanding Obama's executive orders if Congress won't pass legislation to overhaul the nation's immigration system and for broader gun control measures. Overseas, she's called for a no-fly zone in Syria but has vowed to keep the military out of a large-scale ground war to defeat the Islamic State group. For Clinton, victory in November largely hinges on rallying the same young and diverse coalition that elected Obama but has yet to fully embrace her. Mook told "CBS This Morning" that she understands she still needs to earn voters' trust. "When she's had the opportunity to talk about not just what her plans are to make a difference in people's lives, but how this campaign is really part of a lifelong mission to fight for kids and families, she's done really well," Mook said. Former President Bill Clinton planned to travel to the debate with his wife, but it was unclear whether he planned to watch the event from inside the debate hall. Trump has tapped into deep anxieties among some Americans, particularly white, working-class voters who feel left behind in a changing economy and diversifying nation. While the real estate mogul lacks the experience Americans have traditionally sought in a commander in chief, he's banking on frustration with career politicians and disdain for Clinton to push him over the top on Election Day. Trump was often a commanding presence in the Republican primary debates, launching biting personal attacks on his rivals. But at other times, he appeared to fade into the background, especially during more technical policy discussions — something he'll be unable to do with just two candidates on stage. Clinton has debated more than 30 times at the presidential level, including several one-on-one contests against Obama in 2008 and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in 2016. But Monday's contest will be her first presidential debate against a candidate from the opposing party. ___ Pace reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Josh Lederman contributed to this report. -- © Associated Press 2016-09-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Kick some butt Donald! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) 39 minutes till the cage match Live streams on CNN and YouTube. Edited September 27, 2016 by OMGImInPattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Heavy.com has a choice of different stations streaming it. Hot Megyn Kelly will be giving comentary on Fox News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I think the woman is going to get embarrassed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 minute ago, daveAustin said: I think the woman is going to get embarrassed. That would be very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 After a second of agonizing over the decision I've decided, in the words of an old song ' It's a Must To Avoid '. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I think a quick farting or burping contest at the start would lighten things up a little. Already the audience has been told what not to do. I'm not really a big fan of either of these two and can't believe the USA has this left at the end to vote for. I am embarrassed a bit to be American today but...... Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Round 1 moments away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Kick some butt Donald!The General who was sure Romney would win now supports an abusing sociopath jerk. Let's see if the idiot goes off script again to spout his real bigoted beliefs Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 1 minute ago, alex8912 said: I think a quick farting or burping contest at the start would lighten things up a little. Already the audience has been told what not to do. I'm not really a big fan of either of these two and can't believe the USA has this left at the end to vote for. I am embarrassed a bit to be American today but...... Bring it on! A very nice American who is a regular in our local has expressed the very same sentiments about embarrassment that such a big, important country with a very large population can only produce these two as candidates for the most powerful office in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 2 minutes ago, kingalfred said: The General who was sure Romney would win continues his abuse of sociopath jerk. Your memory is faulty - as usual. I was never sure who would win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 She sounds too rehearsed and fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Lousy first answer from the red jelly bean...total insincerity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Dat's a huge..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 hillary too vague and rehearsed with no details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCVguy Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 If online CNN is blocked, an alternative for live streaming ishttp://www.democracynow.org/live/democracy_now_2016_expanding_the_debate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 c-span https://www.c-span.org/presidentialDebate/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Light tan comb-over today ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Donald mansplaining a bit...feminists around the world are fainting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 When I was Secretary Of State......... ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 lol well "that is just not accurate" Getting owned now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 did she just plug her book? REALLY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Strange said: did she just plug her book? REALLY? Available at an Asia Books near you ? Edited September 27, 2016 by OMGImInPattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yelling at each other now ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 $ 694 million...that's allot of baht! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 HAHAHA give me the emails and ill give you the tax returns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Tax returns for 33k emails...that's the offer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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