[Elsie]

...Democratic pundits now argue that presidential debates are unnecessary.

Well; if they are prepared to see Eastwood loan Trump the use of his chair; then go right ahead!

[TaxPayer2000]

The expectations are being set so low, If Joe just shows up for a dedate and utters just one complete sentence, the media will declare him the winner.

[ThunderSleeps]

I think I understand why it is taking so long for Joe's handlers to pick a VP running mate for him. Two reasons. One, they're trying to find that perfect mix that check's off as many leftist demographic boxes as possible: minority, woman, LGBQTRSLMNOP, immigrant (even better if his/her/it's parents were illegal), muslim, etc. You'll note that leadership, patriotism, America-first -- they don't appear on the 'rats evaluation. In fact some of those qualities would probably count against a potential candidate.

Aside from the impossibility of checking all the boxes what they really need is a VP candidate who can campaign for Joe. This will be a very odd campaign - we are going to see/hear more about the VP picked for Joe than we are of Joe. That's why the VP pick is so important, taking so long. The VP pick is the entire race for the 'rats. They know Joe has to keep his involvement, his appearances in the public eye to an absolute minimum and only under very carefully controlled and scripted circumstances.

[HandBasketHell]

I'm beginning to feel very uneasy about everyone saying/implying that Biden is a drooling, demented train-wreck hiding out in his basement, and that the Dems are doing everything to keep him from debating Trump.

Are we being duped?

The bar has never been set this low for a debate candidate before.

All Biden would have to do is show up and not stumble over his words or lose his temper, and the lamestream media would joyfully proclaim him the victor.

The same thing happened with W. He was supposed to be too stupid to win a debate with Gore, so when he showed up and didn't make any self-forced errors, he came out looking good.