The debates will sway the independents, crucial for Hillary. For Trump the decision is a Hobson's Choice -- no matter how he decides, he loses.
Skip the debates? He'll look afraid to slug it out, and his base will wonder how much a fighter he really is.
Engage in the debates? He'll lose the independents he needs to win as his mouth goes into overdrive under the klieg lights.
Skip the debates? He'll look afraid to slug it out, and his base will wonder how much a fighter he really is.
Engage in the debates? He'll lose the independents he needs to win as his mouth goes into overdrive under the klieg lights.