1st Presidential Debate Megathread

[Pericles]

Just giving my thoughts here, I haven't seen the pundit commentary or the snap polls. Firstly, what an awful, messy debate. It was so frustrating how Trump, and to a lesser extent Biden, kept interrupting so it was hard to focus on the point being made. Chris Wallace did ok as a moderator, maybe he should have cut off Trump's mic but he's probably already going to be called a Biden hack so I understand why he didn't go that far. I'm not a swing voter, but in a sane world this should be a Biden win. Trump was so stupid and incredibly disrespectful, it did a big disservice to the voters. He seemed to be spewing out a constant stream of deranged rants. Biden was not perfect, neither are great debaters, but he got in a few good big points and reinforced his message well. Biden didn't make any big mistakes, and I think he handled Trump fine by being dismissive but not losing his cool or being knocked off balance. Biden's poll numbers should remain the same or go up after this.

[Pericles]

trump made a complete mockery of the debate, and by default, made himself look like an unhinged president.
Biden spoke (in short bursts, when allowed) directly to the American people and showed he was concerned about them ... about their healthcare, their jobs, their current troubles (re Covid), etc.
All the Orange Buffoon kept bringing-up, over and over and over again, was ancient garbage about "Hunter Biden," which has all been proven as nonsense (even by Republican Senators).
Biden wins, because trump MADE HIMSELF look like a Nutjob on national TV.

Yeah, Biden came off a lot better than Trump. And Trump needed a big win, even if you think it's a draw that's a big picture win for Biden.

[Pericles]

Yeah, one of Biden's strongest moments may have been when he told people not to care about Trump and Biden's families but their own families. That might have undermined the ethics-based messaging slightly, but still Biden relating to the people at home seemed like a good tactic (even though Trump interrupting made it less effective).

[Pericles]

One of the few bright sides of that debate was there was actually some discussion about climate change. It's a very important issue so it's good that voters get reminded of it and it's part of the campaign.

[Pericles]

I hate debates and all the punditry that comes along with it. Ugh. After Kamala puts Pence to sleep let’s just end it there and let people vote in peace.

I wish this election had been held several months ago. There's been far too much of this, I just want to know the outcome.