Biden holds 13-point lead in the polls over Trump
“The rest of the world – and future historians – will presumably look at it and weep,” the paper wrote, adding that Mr. Biden was the only man who looked “remotely presidential” on the stage and saying that if Mr. Trump was re-elected in November, “this dark, horrifying, unwatchable fever dream will surely be the first line of America’s obituary.” -The Guardian
The whole world watched and reported on America’s first presidential debate between incumbent President Donald J. Trump, and the Democratic Party nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden. The respected British news organization BBC collected the analysis and editorials of other major publications.
Here in the United States TIME Magazine wrote: “The first Presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden may be better remembered for its antagonistic tone, and the din of the candidates talking over each other, than any policy discussion.”
This prompted the Commission of Presidential Debates to change the format to make sure the remaining two encounters between Trump and Biden will be more orderly. One new measure being considered, which has widely been suggested by the American people online, is to cut the microphones if the candidates try to interrupt each other.
Trump took to Twitter in protest stating: “Why would I allow the Debate Commission to change the rules for the second and third Debates when I easily won last time?”
Trump claimed victory based on their selected polls after the debate. Who lost? Not Joe Biden. The American people lost in this chaotic debate.
This speaks volumes to why Trump is beneath the dignity of the Office of the President and is the WRONG man for the job.
He broke the law and rules of engagement in the debate, debated with the moderator, interrupted Biden and spoke beyond his time and even when it was his opponent’s time, interjected his own questions and would get off topic. He went on to peddle his lies and conspiracy theories — leaving the American people more confused and ill-informed than before the debate.
Trump narcissistically and foolishly thinks gaming the system and bullying is strength. Adulation from his fans and cult is victory. High ratings are victory.
Clearly, his objective in the debate wasn’t really to serve and enlighten the American people about issues.
His objective was to use the debate to stage yet another episode of his “reality show” in his alternate universe to feed his fragile insatiable ego and advance his greedy political agenda.
AND THEN, only two days after the first presidential debate, another bombshell. At 12:54 a.m. ET on Thursday, October 2, Trump revealed on Twitter: “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
By the numbers: As of 5:30 a.m. ET, Axios reported that this is Trump’s most shared and most liked tweet ever.
While most people took to social media to set aside politics and wish Trump and First Lady Melania Trump their healing and recovery, many also expressed their doubt about the veracity of his tweet and his intentions, given what they contend is his undefeated record in lying.
Others smell rotten fish in the new twist and turn in this new episode of his “reality show,” especially given the timing of it: only 13 days before the next debate, and 32 days before the elections.
Biden holds a 13-point lead Trump after the chaotic and combative first presidential debate, a CNBC/Change Research poll revealed on Thursday, October 1. According to the survey, 54% of those polled support the former vice president, while 41% voiced support for Trump.
I, personally, shared my thoughts on social media when I read about this:
“You know it is REAL when it hits you. Personally. May you recover Mr. President and Mrs. Trump.
And may this be a wake-up call for you to empathize with those who have lost loved ones, those who are still battling the virus, those whose lives and livelihood have been disrupted.
I hope when you recover, you begin to act like a true leader and fight this virus head-on, listening to scientists and health officials, and setting good example for people to follow to save the lives of the American people you have sworn to protect.”
The debates are intended to help the American people know more about the candidates’ stand on issues that beset America, and what each candidate plans to do to steer the country in the right direction for the greater good.
That was not Trump’s intention because he has no plan for the country, only for himself and how he can use this debate and the Office of the President of the United States for his own personal gain and to save him from the quagmire (kumunoy) Trump has created and jumped into in his personal and professional life.
Trump’s debate performance is a reflection of this. He thinks he is above the law. He thinks the best was to build him up is to denigrate and demean others. He does not care about policy talks because he does not understand nor care about issues of the country and the world and other people. He only cares about his own interests.
Joe Biden is the opposite of Trump, and he has a concrete plan to lead the country toward healing in our division, rebuilding from what Trump has destroyed in America — health, lives, decency, the value for the truth, knowledge and science, empathy for other people, our livelihood, our finances, the United States leadership in the world, and the promise of and the soul of America.
The debate is not supposed to be a brawl nor “sabong” (cockfight), nor a reality show where the guests bicker against each other and wash dirty linens in public so you may be entertained. It is about time we all start acting like responsible citizens and expect true leadership from the president and from those applying for this job.
IF we want a good, just, fair, honest, decent, compassionate, purposeful and productive leader, THEN we need to be good, just, fair, honest, decent, compassionate, purposeful, and productive people.
There are two more presidential debates are set for Oct. 15 and 22. The vice-presidential debate between Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) is slated for Oct. 7.
Our choice for president is a reflection of who we are. We get the government we deserve.
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Gel Santos Relos has been in news, talk, public service and educational broadcasting since 1989 with ABS-CBN and is now serving the Filipino audience using different platforms, including digital broadcasting, and print, and is working on a new public service program for the community. You may contact her through email at [email protected], or send her a message via Facebook at Facebook.com/Gel.Santos.Relos.
