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Trump Loses It Over Fox News Poll
Jun 21, 2024
Bob Bauer, former White House Counsel and debate prep strategist for Trump, discusses insights from his new book, The Unraveling. He shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes from Biden's 2020 debate preparations and analyzes current political dynamics as Trump reacts negatively to a Fox News poll showing Biden ahead. The conversation explores the challenges of expectations management before debates, implications of polling data, and concerns about third-party candidates impacting voter turnout in critical states.
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- Effective debate prep involves understanding the candidate's style and arguments without resorting to impersonations.
- Candidates must anticipate and address personal insults and challenging attacks during debates.
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Role Preparation for Debate Practice
In debate preparation, embodying a specific role involves immersing yourself in the candidate's style and expected arguments without resorting to theatrical impersonations. The emphasis is on assisting the candidate in anticipating and responding to potential lines of attack with the appropriate tone and arguments.
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