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DEBATE RULES: NO COUGHING BREAKS: Clinton demands a step-stool at debate podium to add height...
Drudge ^ | 23 Sep 16 | Drudge

Posted on 09/23/2016 9:44:44 AM PDT by xzins

**Exclusive** Fri Sep 23 2016 11:30:40 ET

If presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton slips into a coughing fit or any other medical crisis during Monday's high-stakes debate, she will have to power through, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned!

"There are no commercial breaks," a commission source explains. "Period."

Debate moderator Lester Holt does not have the authority to cut away from the stage during the epic 90-minute showdown. And microphone audio for either of the candidates is not to be manipulated.

Clinton has experienced severe coughing episodes throughout the election year. During a Labor Day campaign stop she suffered a 4-minute choking marathon.

Monday's throwdown could top out at 100 million viewers, making it the biggest political event in history.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The presidential debate commission settled an early flashpoint when Clinton demanded a step-stool at the podium to add height to her 5'4" frame. Campaign Chairman John Podesta expressed concern that Hillary would be dwarfed by 6'2" Trump. The request was quickly rejected. The commission is allowing for a custom-made podium, which will accommodate the difference in stature.


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KEYWORDS: 2016debates; clinton; debates; hillaryshealth; trump
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To: Gamecock

Seriously. Maybe the RNC should not have turned that down.


61 posted on 09/23/2016 10:13:57 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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62 posted on 09/23/2016 10:14:02 AM PDT by doug from upland (She is evil, corrupt, and brain damaged.)
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To: xzins

Fine, give Trump a step stool too. Equality, right libs?


63 posted on 09/23/2016 10:14:17 AM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: xzins

You misunderstand. I was leading FReepers to other comments on the same subject. Wasn’t addressed to you.


64 posted on 09/23/2016 10:14:34 AM PDT by Resettozero
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To: NELSON111

“I think all of this talk is setting the bar too low. Something tells me she will be jut fine and thus exceed expectations. That will be the story as the media covers the debate. Take it to the bank.”


Yup. They are playing the game of “Lower the Expectations” very well since the Witch face-planted.

Of course, if she does that, or anything close to that, again then they will have just made Trump the POTUS. I’m not expecting it, but I’m hoping for it...in the 3rd debate, when it’ll REALLY be too late to substitute anyone for the Witch with any expectation of success.


65 posted on 09/23/2016 10:14:41 AM PDT by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons the right to be free." A. E. van Vogt)
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To: hinckley buzzard

She has an IQ off the charts.

She is the most experienced, knowledgeable candidate in history. She’s been a senator, a first lady, a secretary of state.

No way she should be considered other than the huge favorite against a guy who’s never been a politician in his entire life.


66 posted on 09/23/2016 10:15:44 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: xzins

She will be ok as long as they keep her glass of white port full.


67 posted on 09/23/2016 10:16:19 AM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacted the most.)
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To: grania

The commission told Breitbart News on Thursday that the first debate will require both
candidates to stand. The second, to be held Oct. 9 at Washington University in St. Louis,
will be in a town hall format, meaning that candidates may stand when it is their turn to speak,
and sit when they are done. According to the commission, it is not yet clear whether the
candidates will be standing or sitting for the third debate,

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/09/22/first-debate-candidates-must-stand-commission/


68 posted on 09/23/2016 10:16:20 AM PDT by deport
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To: xzins
Campaign Chairman John Podesta expressed concern that Hillary would be dwarfed by 6'2" Trump. The request was quickly rejected. ... and rightfully so. Hillary needs a "Dukakis Lift

The commission is allowing for a custom-made podium, which will accommodate the difference in stature. ... Again, correct decision. She doesn't need a mic poking her in the eye.

69 posted on 09/23/2016 10:16:37 AM PDT by wbill
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To: Resettozero

No problem. I asked the mods to take mine down.

The other was up first and it was within the 3 hour rule, so no big deal. Them’s the rules. :>)


70 posted on 09/23/2016 10:16:51 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: xzins
By requesting a step stool for added height, hill has just insulted short people. That does it. I'm not voting for her.

She could wear 6 inch heels with platforms.

She could also get a beehive hairdo.

71 posted on 09/23/2016 10:17:00 AM PDT by 1_Rain_Drop
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To: edie1960
NO STOOLS OF ANY KIND!!!

Yes, it would be terrible optics if she forgets she's up there and falls off. :-)

72 posted on 09/23/2016 10:17:00 AM PDT by Tennessee Conservative
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To: Tennessee Conservative
NO STOOLS OF ANY KIND!!! Yes, it would be terrible optics if she forgets she's up there and falls off. :-)

What about stool samples?

73 posted on 09/23/2016 10:18:17 AM PDT by xzins ( Free Republic Gives YOU a voice heard around the globe. Support the Freepathon!)
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To: xzins

“She has an IQ off the charts.” That is a fiction well pushed by media ...


74 posted on 09/23/2016 10:19:05 AM PDT by MHGinTN (A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for spiritual discernment)
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To: edie1960

The democrat nominee IS a STOOL.


75 posted on 09/23/2016 10:19:48 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: xzins

With 70+ comments on this thread, you ask the mod to take it down?

Why do that? A “three-hour rule”? “Them’s the rules”?

You okay?


76 posted on 09/23/2016 10:20:40 AM PDT by Resettozero
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To: Tennessee Conservative
NO STOOLS OF ANY KIND!!!


77 posted on 09/23/2016 10:22:03 AM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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78 posted on 09/23/2016 10:22:08 AM PDT by Voluntaryist
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To: xzins

A step-stool and two guys to help her get on it.


79 posted on 09/23/2016 10:22:18 AM PDT by joshua c (Cut the cord! Don't pay for the rope they hang you with.)
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To: Political Junkie Too

80 posted on 09/23/2016 10:22:20 AM PDT by DannyTN
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