Leading up to the debate . . . .

[vorlon13]

Considering the media focus on the debate tomorrow, I thought we'd have a little more oofda going on here today.

Anyhoo, I heard the Hillary and Trump sides get to pass out 2/3 of the tickets, and 1/3 are for a lottery for the students at the hosting university.  I'm surprised Trump agreed to this, although maybe it matters less than I think now.

As for criteria for evaluating the results . . .

well, assuming no one has a melt down or is hit with a stage prop or light fixture, it might boil down to cumulative 'Pinochios', at least in my view.  I realize Trump seems impervious to them, and Hill's propensity to crave them is assumed to be already factored in to the electorates expectations, I'd like to think for the undecided, it might be the salient result of the foofooraw.

I suppose security is tight enough to preclude a pie in the face for either/both candidate, but I can dream . . .

[Thumpalumpacus]

No doubt it'll solidify their core constituencies, and I think Hillary's more moderate language and style will be persuasive to more independents.

[Minimalist]

Bill Maher on Real Time said:

"that expectations for Trump at Monday's debate are so low, "it's like being in a spelling bee with a basset hound.  "The bar for Trump is so low! It's like being in a spelling bee with a basset hound! 'Yeah, she knew all the words, but you know what I like? That dog knew not to shit on the floor.'"

[Seraphina]

I already have my popcorn ready to go for the show - I mean the debate.
Even if Hillary Clinton makes him bawl like a baby or stomp off the stage in anger, Grump will immediately tweet after the debate "I won!".