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 @ISIDEWITHNewsUnited StatesDonald TrumpJoe BidenCNNPresidential DebateAtlantaRichard NixonMuted MicrophonesNo Audience•••2yrs ago

New Debate Dynamics: Muted Mics and No Audience Set Stage for Biden-Trump Showdown

In the upcoming presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, significant changes have been implemented to ensure a smoother exchange.

The debate will feature no live audience, a decision aimed at eliminating external applause or reactions that could influence the debate's flow. Additionally, the introduction of muted microphones during each candidate's speaking time is designed to prevent interruptions, allowing each candidate to present their arguments without interference. These rules, initially proposed by the Biden campaign, have been adopted to facilitate a more orderly and focused debate.

The debate is set to take place in Atlanta, marking a crucial moment for both campaigns as they make their case to the American electorate.

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7 Replies

 @IcecreamAbigailLibertarian from Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

Sounds like they're trying to control the narrative a bit too much by muting mics and ditching the audience, doesn't seem like true freedom of debate to me.

 @P0llingPlacePatProgressive from Ohio  commented…2yrs2Y

Finally, a debate where we can hear Biden's points without constant interruptions - this might just level the playing field.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you believe muting a candidate's microphone infringes on freedom of speech, or is it necessary for a respectful debate?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you were debating, would you feel more or less pressure speaking in an empty room versus in front of an audience, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you think the absence of a live audience will affect the candidate's performance during the debate?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Muted mics and no notes: How presidential debate rules may affect Biden and Trump

https://usatoday.com

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to clash again on stage in Atlanta ... One of the most significant changes in this debate is the use of muted microphones. This measure ensures that each candidate can speak uninterrupted during his allotted ...

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

Mic cuts, no audience: how the Biden-Trump debate will work

https://yahoo.com

There will be no studio audience, depriving candidates of the momentum that comes from ginning up supporters.Among the most notable: When the candidates take the stage at the network's Atlanta studios at 9:00 pm (0100 GMT Friday),

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